Education

Best secondary schools revealed by Sunday Times. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Best Merseyside schools according to 2024 Parent Power survey

The University of Liverpool. (Credit: University of Liverpool)

Best Merseyside schools for admissions to leading universities

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The 14 best schools in Merseyside for Oxford and Cambridge admissions

Ania Hildrey, Head of Abbot’s Lea School.

13 Merseyside schools scoop top prizes at prestigious Educate Awards

Former Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney (2nd L) speaks during a press conference in 2006 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Big expansion plan for 100 more places at Paul McCartney LIPA school

The best and worst performing secondary schools in Liverpool according to the latest GCSE Progress 8 scores. Photo: John Devlin

Best and worst secondary schools according to the latest GCSE scores

There are over 100 full or overcrowded primary and secondary schools across Merseyside.

The 15 most overcrowded secondary schools in Liverpool

The former Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Photo: Google

Major new plans revealed for old Royal Liverpool Hospital

These Liverpool schools were awarded the highest ranking by Ofsted. Photo: Adobe Stock

The 32 Liverpool schools rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

New research has revealed that Knowsley is one of the most squeezed locations in England for secondary school places in 2023/24, with competition for places likely to be competitive amongst parents. Photo by Getty Images for illustrative purpose only.

Local area one of most competitive for school admissions in England

Ofsted have awarded these Sefton primary and secondary schools the top ‘outstanding’ rating.

12 Sefton schools rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors

Secondary School children in the classroom. (Photo by: Ben Birchall/PA/Radar)

The 12 hardest secondary schools to get into in Liverpool

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Liverpool universities contribute more than £2bn to local economy

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The 17 Wirral schools rated outstanding by Ofsted in 2023

These Liverpool schools have been visited by Ofsted this year.

All the Liverpool primary schools to receive Ofsted ratings this year

School children are eager to answer questions in the classroom. (Credit: Ben Birchall/ PA)

Top performing schools in Merseyside based on GCSE results

Chief Constable of Merseyside Police Serena Kennedy

‘She Inspires’ initiative using football to empower young women

The Educate Awards are the biggest education awards in the North West. Photo: Educate Awards

11 Liverpool schools shortlisted for prestigious education awards

The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide for 2024 has been revealed. Photo via Adobe.

The Times Good University Guide 2024: How all Liverpool unis ranked

The Nursery World Awards celebrate the people involved in early years childcare. Photo: oksix - stock.adobe.com

Two Liverpool nurseries win big at the Nursery World Awards 2023

Emergency services at the scene of a coach crash on the M53 motorway. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Schoolgirl and driver dead after school bus overturns on motorway

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital declared a ‘major incident’ after the M53 bus crash. Image: @AlderHey/x

Hospital calls on ‘major incident team’ after M53 school bus crash

Were you really a student in Liverpool if you didn’t do these things? Photo: Getty

11 things that only make sense if you went to university in Liverpool

Multiple Liverpool schools are being investigated for sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). Picture date: Monday September 4, 2023. Credit: Jacob King/PA Wire

Multiple Liverpool schools being assessed for crumbling RAAC concrete

The deckchairs left on Mount Pleasant. Image: LDRS

Man livid at two mile detour due to ‘empty deckchairs’ on closed road

Emily gives us the lowdown on the best places for students to live in Liverpool

Neighbourhood guide: Best places for students to live in Liverpool

University of Liverpool. Photo: University of Liverpool Faculty of Health CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Liverpool university shortlisted for University of the Year 2024

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy

Schoolgirls segregated from classmates because skirts ‘too short’

Lache Primary School was placed into lockdown earlier today. Photo: Google Maps

School goes into lockdown after email threat to pupils and staff

How the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores, Liverpool Hope and Edge Hill all fared in the latest Guardian University Guide. Image: AspctStyle - stock.adobe.com

Guardian University Guide 2024: Edge Hill takes bragging rights

Teacher monitoring student’s work during examination test in class. Image: JackF - stock.adobe.com

Ofsted: 11 areas where council must improve children’s services

File photo dated 12/09/18 of a teacher and students in a classroom, as the Government's plan for all state schools to deliver at least a 32.5 hour week has been pushed back by a year.

Almost 1,000 appeals against school places in Liverpool

These are the top primary schools in Merseyside, according to Ofsted.

The 50 Merseyside primary schools rated outstanding by Ofsted

These are Merseyside’s outstanding secondary schools, according to Ofsted.

All the Merseyside secondary schools rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

A Deluxe En Suite at Benson Yard. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Last chance: Secure your student accommodation in Liverpool at Benson Yard

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Millionaire mum gives out free school uniforms to struggling families

These Wirral primary schools received Ofsted’s highest rating. Photo by Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

All the Wirral primary schools rated outstanding by Ofsted in 2023

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Freshers Week 2023: Ultimate freshers guide to Liverpool

These Liverpool primary schools received the highest Ofsted rating. Photo by Monkey Business via Adobe.

All the Liverpool primary schools rated outstanding by Ofsted in 2023

School children in a classrooom.

Full list of school holidays and half term dates for Liverpool 2023-24

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Council ordered to pay £3k compensation after failing autistic child

File photo dated 02/03/2012 of a math exam in progress at Pittville High School, Cheltenham. Teenagers across the country are waking up to their GCSE results in a year when the proportion of top grades awarded is expected to fall. Issue date: Thursday August 24, 2023.

Tumbling number of high performing GCSE students in Merseyside

A group of secondary school students walking between classrooms. Image: Monkey Business - stock.adobe.co

New Liverpool secondary school and sixth form set to open

These Wirral secondary schools impressed Ofsted inspectors. Photo: Adobe Stock

The 23 Wirral secondary schools rated as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’

Students receive their A-Level results. Image: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Unis ranked best to worst as students get A-level results

These are the highest rated secondary schools in Liverpool. Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images

Every Liverpool secondary school rated good or outstanding by Ofsted

These are the Wirral schools with the highest Ofsted rating. Image: Adobe

Every Wirral primary school rated outstanding by Ofsted

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