Sixty-three schools in Liverpool and Merseyside currently hold Ofsted’s highest rating.
Ofsted is the regulatory body for schools, providing institutions with ratings on a four-point scale, ranging from 'inadequate' to 'outstanding'. Grades are based on overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviours and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
While concerns have been raised about Ofsted’s single-word judgements, many parents look at inspection reports as a way to decide which school is best suited to their children, with reports providing an in-depth analysis of how the school operated during a one to two day visit.
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Many primary schools across Liverpool and Merseyside are rated as ‘good’, however, fewer have been awarded the top mark. We have scoured the ratings to find out which schools are the most highly rated, with 63 primary schools across the region ranked 'outstanding' in 2024.
Below are all of the Merseyside primary schools currently* ranked as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Did your child’s school make the list? *Ratings are correct as of June 9, 2024. Full inspection reports can be found here.
5. Booker Avenue Infant School, Liverpool
Published in January 2014, the Ofsted report for Booker Avenue Infant School states: "Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. They are open, friendly and welcoming to visitors. Pupils are very interested in their lessons and feel very safe and happy. Attendance is high." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
6. Brackenwood Infant School, Wirral
Published in December 2023, the Ofsted report for Brackenwood Infant School states: "Pupils said that their school is an incredibly welcoming place to learn. They are happy in school and build fond memories with their friends. Pupils are happy and proud to attend such an exceptional school. Children in the early years and pupils in key stage 1 blossom at Brackenwood Infant School. They live up to the school’s high expectations. Pupils achieve exceptionally well and become confident, articulate learners. They are excited to learn new things. They explained their knowledge clearly and accurately, often using complex words and concepts." | Google Street View 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." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
8. Clare Mount Specialist Sports College, Wirral
Published in January 2022, the Ofsted report for Clare Mount Specialist Sports College reads: “Pupils achieve well at this highly ambitious school. They feel happy and safe in school. Skilled staff ensure that pupils’ varying special educational needs and/or disabilities are appropriately catered for. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong and supportive." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View