Best Primary Schools in Prescot
10 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Prescot, 10 primary schools, accounting for 55.6% of the total, provide education to 2,218 pupils, with 35.5% eligible for free school meals.
- Ofsted inspections in Prescot show 88.9% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 7 Good out of 9 inspected.
- Primary schools in Prescot have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.54, with 16.7% of pupils having special educational needs, and 10.3% having English as an additional language.
- Prescot primary schools spend £7,029 per pupil, with 69.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and a persistent absence rate of 22.2%.
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Age Range
Religious Character
Admissions
Provisions & SEN
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Halsnead Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Evelyn Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Knowsley Village School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many primary schools are in Prescot?
There are 10 primary schools in Prescot, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Prescot?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Prescot include Whiston Willis Primary Academy, Halsnead Primary School, and St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Prescot?
Prescot has 1 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 7 are rated Good, meaning 80% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Prescot ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Prescot perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Prescot, 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Prescot primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Prescot is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Prescot?
When choosing a primary school in Prescot, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 10 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Prescot | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 69% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,029 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.