- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results below the England average.
59 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 358
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Schools in L8
A postcode district in Liverpool
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: L8 is a postcode district in Liverpool with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1810 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All L8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in L8
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in L8
10 in L8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 235
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
47 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 495
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Top Secondary Schools in L8
3 in L8, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
345 first choices, 188 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 1,182
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
83 first choices, 189 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.4%
- Pupils
- 940
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Nurseries in L8
5 in L8, highest Ofsted grade first
Abercromby Nursery School
Liverpool, L8 7QA · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 71
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Blackburne House Nursery
Liverpool, L8 7PE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Clarendon Nursery Dingle
Liverpool, L8 6QP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in L8
2 in L8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
345 first choices, 188 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 1,182
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
83 first choices, 189 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.4%
- Pupils
- 940
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Special Schools in L8
1 in L8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Princes School
Liverpool, L8 1YQ · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 251
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.8
Private Schools in L8
2 in L8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Belvedere Preparatory School
Liverpool, L8 3TF · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Progress Schools - Liverpool
Liverpool, L8 7PB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 13
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in L8, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every L8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
L8 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in L8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about L8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in L8?
L8 has 18 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in L8?
The highest-ranked schools in L8 on Eduscope are The Belvedere Academy, St Silas Church of England Primary School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in L8?
There are 2 independent schools in L8. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in L8 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in L8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in L8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.