13 primary and secondary schools across Liverpool have being handed new Ofsted reports and ratings in recent months.
Some schools were visited by Ofsted inspectors for non-graded monitoring visits, while others were given new ratings after full inspections.
State-funded schools in England no longer receive Ofsted’s single headline grades, also known as single word judgements, after the measure was scrapped. But, they are still given ratings for five key categories, which are as follows: The quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision.
Below are all of the primary and secondary schools in Liverpool to receive new Ofsted reports in March and April 2025, and how they fared. How did your child’s school do?
5. Palmerston School, Minehead Road, Aigburth L17
Published on April 29, the Ofsted report for Palmerston School states: "Palmerston School has taken effective action to maintain the (outstanding) standards identified at the previous inspection." | Google Street View
6. LIPA Sixth Form College, Upper Duke Street, Liverpool L1
Published on April 29, the Ofsted report for LIPA Sixth Form College states: "The ongoing period of industrial action has led to lost learning for almost three months. Students whose subjects are most affected by the strike, such as music technology, and technical theatre and design, are very frustrated." LIPA Sixth Form College was rated as 'inadequate' for quality of education, leadership and management, and education programmes for young people. It was rated as 'good' for behaviours and attitude, and 'requires improvement' for personal development. | Google Street View
7. St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Garmoyle Close, Liverpool L15
Published on April 4, the Ofsted report for St Clare's Catholic Primary School states: "Pupils have a strong sense of community at this warm and caring school. They know the importance of treating others with kindness and with respect." The school was rated as 'good' in all key categories other than behaviour and attitudes, which was 'outstanding'. | Google
8. St Ambrose Catholic Academy, Alderfield Drive, Speke L24 7SF
Published on March 28, the Ofsted report for St Ambrose Catholic Academy states: "Pupils enjoy their warm welcome each day from Luna, the school dog, and from the staff team. Pupils feel happy and ready to learn in school, which is a safe haven for many." | Google