13 primary and secondary schools across Liverpool and Merseyside have been handed new Ofsted reports and ratings this June and July (2025).
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 Merseyside to receive new Ofsted reports in May and June, and how they fared. How did your child’s school do? Reports were accessed on July 10, 2025.
5. Liverpool Life Sciences UTC, Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BS
Published on July 2, the Ofsted report for Liverpool Life Sciences UTC states: "Liverpool Life Sciences UTC has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection." It retained its 'good' score. | Google
6. The Oldershaw School, Valkyrie Road, Wallasey
Published on June 25, the Ofsted report for The Oldershaw School states: “Pupils’ behaviour on the corridors is often boisterous and chaotic. Many pupils struggle to conduct themselves in an appropriate and respectful manner. Too often, this poor behaviour goes unchallenged by adults. When it is challenged, pupils are often confrontational, defiant and, at times, rude.” It was rated: inadequate for quality of education; inadequate for behaviour and attitudes; requires improvement for personal development; inadequate for leadership and management; inadequate for sixth form provision. | Image: Google
7. Acre View Primary School, Lydiate, Sefton
Published on June 25, the Ofsted report for Acre View Primary School states: "Positive relationships, kindness and respect are at the heart of everything that this school does. There is a tangible feeling of belonging here. Pupils develop trusting relationships with staff which helps them to feel happy and safe. Staff know the pupils extremely well and deeply understand their needs, interests and talents. This enables staff to tailor provision for each pupil successfully." It was rated: good for for quality of education; outstanding for behaviour and attitudes; outstanding for personal development; good for leadership and management. | stock.adobe.co
8. Stanley High School, Fleetwood Road, Southport
Published on June 24, the Ofsted report for Stanley High School states: "Pupils feel a growing sense of belonging to this school. For instance, they spoke excitedly about participating in a range of whole school recognition and celebration events. Pupils said it brought the school community together in a joyful way. They benefit from effective support. Pupils know that staff care for them. Pupils resoundingly told inspectors that they feel safe in school." The school is rated as 'requires improvement' in all key categories. | Google Street View