In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.
Huyton with Roby at a glance
Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16
How Huyton with Roby's schools compare with England, area by area.
Schools and nurseries4420 primary · 1 secondary · 19 nurseries
Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths18%Attainment 8 34.3, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary40%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school21%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in Huyton with Roby
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.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.
Numbers that sum up Huyton with Roby
Huyton with RobyEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 9 primaries with one.
100%
England 96%
Close to England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
1 of the 1 with a grade.
100%
England 93%
Above England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
65%
England 62%
Above England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
18%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
21%
England 18%
Worse than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
40%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 13 schools that have one.
100%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding2
Good11
Requires improvement0
Inadequate0
How it has changed
Huyton with Roby in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1165% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths15% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school21% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here
What it's like for families
Huyton with Roby has 44 schools and nurseries.
There are 14% more pupils than in 2018.
40% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in Huyton with Roby's state schools each January.
6,8162018
7,1242019
7,3582021
7,5332022
7,5922023
7,6992024
7,7452025
7,7532026
Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
Huyton with Roby40%
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.
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Huyton with Roby has 44 schools, including 22 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 19 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in Huyton with Roby?+
The highest-ranked schools in Huyton with Roby on Eduscope are Blacklow Brow School, Malvern Primary School, St Joseph'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.
What percentage of schools in Huyton with Roby are rated Good or Outstanding?+
100% of inspected schools in Huyton with Roby hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 11 rated Good.
How do primary schools in Huyton with Roby perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in Huyton with Roby, 65% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Huyton with Roby?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Huyton with Roby is 17.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in Huyton with Roby schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in Huyton with Roby is 20.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in Huyton with Roby?+
There are 7,753 pupils enrolled across schools in Huyton with Roby, with 6,242 in primary and 1,511 in secondary. 43.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in Huyton with Roby?+
There is 1 independent school in Huyton with Roby, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in Huyton with Roby?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 44 schools in Huyton with Roby 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.
