These primary schools in Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley and Sefton were given top marks by Ofsted.
Pupils across Merseyside, and the rest of the country, are headed back to school this week as the summer holidays have officially come to an end.
Some children will be moving into Key Stage Two and others will be starting school for the very first time. But which of our local primary schools are the best, according to Ofsted?
Ofsted provides schools across the country with rankings, ranging from ‘inadequate’ to ‘outstanding’. While many secondary schools across Merseyside are rated as ‘good’, far fewer have been awarded the top mark.
Here, in alphabetical order, are all the Merseyside primary schools currently rated outstanding by Ofsted. Please note, some schools featured in this list have not been inspected for a number of years. We have not included special schools.
Published in February 2014, the Ofsted report for Booker Avenue Infant School states: “The headteacher provides outstanding
leadership. The staff now work together as a
highly effective team and are fully supportive
of the headteacher. The individual strengths,
interests and expertise of middle leaders are
reflected in their responsibilities.” Photo: Google Street View
6. Brackenwood Infant School - Wirral
Published in July 2010, the Ofsted report for Brackenwood Infant School reads: “This outstanding school has maintained its high quality over three inspections during which time it has provided many young children with an excellent start to their education." Photo: Google Street View
7. Childwall Church of England Primary School - Liverpool
Published in May 2013, the Ofsted report for Childwall Church of England Primary School reads: “ Pupils of all abilities make excellent progress in English and mathematics. Many pupils achieve much better progress than is expected nationally, especially in English. The achievement of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is outstanding." Photo: Google Street View
8. Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School - St Helens
Published in February 2015, the Ofsted report for Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School reads: “Leadership and management, including governance, are outstanding. The leadership of teaching and learning is a great strength and has resulted in a long track record of high standards and strong teaching." Photo: Google Street View
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.