March 1 marks National Offer Day, when parents and children across the region find out where they will begin their secondary school journey.
A joyus day for many, it can also be a stressful day for some parents or carers, with their children not being accepted into their first choice school.
However, if your child is not offered a place at any of the preferred schools listed on your application, the council will offer places at alernative schools.
So to help with deciding on an alternative school, or to see how your child’s soon-to-be institution ranks against others, we’ve complied a list of all the highest rated secondary schools in Liverpool - ranked ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, up to March 2023.
Grades are based on overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviours and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
5. Assess Education - Good
Published in November 2018, the Ofsted report for Assess Education states: “Leaders work together as a close team. They have successfully improved the school. Leaders and other members of staff are highly committed to pupils. The school gives many pupils a fresh start in their education. For some, it allows them to be successful and enjoy learning for the first time." | Image: Google
6. Bellerive FCJ Catholic College - Good
Published in Novemeber 2021, the Ofsted report for Bellerive FCJ Catholic College reads: “Pupils, including students in the sixth form, enjoy coming to Bellerive FCJ Catholic College. They describe it as a happy and safe place to learn. Pupils told inspectors that they trust that staff have their best interests at heart. Staff support and care about pupils as individuals. They expect pupils to flourish.” | Google
7. Christian Fellowship School - Good
Published in June 2019, the Ofsted report for Christian Fellowship School states: “ Senior leaders are reflective and have high aspirations. They have a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the school. Middle leadership and subject leadership have been strengthened. Clear lines of accountability have been established. However, subject leaders’ skills in evaluating the impact of their actions on pupils’ learning are still developing." | Image: Google
8. King’s Leadership Academy - Good
Published in May 2018, the Ofsted report for King’s Leadership Academy (Liverpool) reads: “The principal, alongside other senior leaders, the governors and the trust have brought about rapid improvements to the quality of education that the school provides. The school’s aspirational mission, ‘to develop character alongside academic qualities’, permeates life at this school." | Google