Ofsted provides schools across the country with rankings, ranging from ‘inadequate’ to ‘outstanding’. While many secondary schools across Merseyside are rated as ‘good’, only a small number have been awarded the top mark.
Here, in alphabetical order, are all the Merseyside secondary schools currently rated outstanding by Ofsted. Please note, some schools featured in this list have not been inspected for a number of years.
Published in April 2023, the Ofsted report for St Vincent’s School reads: There has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of outstanding as a result of this ungraded (section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might not be as high if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now. The next inspection will therefore be a graded inspection. Pupils very much enjoy coming to St Vincent’s School. They like being with their friends and they enjoy the warm relationships that they have with teachers and leaders. Pupils feel safe in the school. They told inspectors that if anything is worrying them, they can tell an adult and they know that they will get the help that they need. Staff care for pupils well." Photo: Google Street View
18. Upton Hall School FCJ - Wirral
Published in September 2022, the Ofsted report for Upton Hall School FCJ states: “Upton Hall School FCJ is a school where pupils are inspired to succeed in all that they do. Leaders and staff have created an environment where pupils and students thrive. Leaders have the highest expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils, and students in the sixth form, benefit from a broad, rich and ambitious curriculum that prepares them exceptionally well for the next stage of their education." Photo: Google Street View
19. Wirral Hospitals’ School - Wirral
Published in March 2019, the Ofsted report for Wirral Hospitals’ School states: “This school continues to be outstanding. The leadership team has maintained the outstanding quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You and your leadership team are ambitious in your planning and know what you want to achieve to improve the quality of education for your pupils. " Photo: Google Street View
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