These Liverpool schools were awarded the highest ranking by Ofsted.
The deadline for secondary school applications is looming, and you may be wondering which schools are deemed the best by Ofsted inspectors.
Parents of children due to start Year 7 in September 2024 have until 11.59pm on October 31 to submit their applications, with any submitted after this time being classed as late.
Currently, 11 secondary schools in Liverpool are rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, the top ranking out of four possible outcomes.
In total, 32 primary and secondary schools have the top mark, as of October 23, 2023. Please note, some schools featured in this list have not been inspected for a number of years.
Published in May 2013, the Ofsted report for St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School reads: “Almost all pupils make excellent progress at all key stages throughout the school. The quality of teaching is outstanding and staff, at all levels throughout the school, have very high expectations of pupils. This underpins pupils’ excellent achievement.” Photo: Google Street View
30. St Vincent’s School
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
31. Whitefield Primary School
Published in December 2017, the Ofsted report for Whitefield Primary School states: “The executive headteacher’s determination to provide the highest quality of education for the pupils in her care is exceptional. She inspires her senior leaders and other staff to fulfil the school’s motto, ‘Nothing but the best.’ Their success is evident in the improvement in all aspects of the school’s work since the last inspection." Photo: Google Street View
32. Windsor Community Primary School
Published in March 2014, the Ofsted report for Windsor Community Primary School reads: “A rich curriculum provides pupils with a wide variety of excellent opportunities to succeed academically, pursue their own interests and develop their self-confidence. By the end of Year 6 pupils are well prepared for the next stage in their education.” Photo: Google Street View
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