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.
9. Lipa Primary and High School - Good
Published in July 2017, the Ofsted report for Lipa Primary and High School reads: “Governors have a clear understanding of how well the school is doing. They carefully check all aspects of the leaders’ work and provide a good level of challenge. The headteacher is an effective leader. His drive and determination to improve the school are shared by staff and governors.” | LIPA
10. Liverpool Life Sciences UTC - Good
Published in February 2020, the Ofsted report for Liverpool Life Sciences UTC states: “Leaders, governors and staff are passionate about helping pupils to become successful and active citizens. The school’s motto, ‘Every day is an interview’, promotes professional standards and high expectations. Many pupils with previous poor experiences of schooling flourish in a caring and supportive environment." | Google
11. North Liverpool Academy - Good
Published in March 2019, the Ofsted report for North Liverpool Academy states: “North Liverpool Academy is a school that sits at the heart of the local community. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. This is because leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and learning. Teachers know their pupils, and students in the sixth form, in detail. Pupils appreciate the respectful relationships that they forge with staff. They said that they feel valued as individuals and that they trust the staff.” | Image: Google
12. St Hilda’s Church of England High School - Good
Published in November 2021, the Ofsted report for St Hilda’s Church of England High School states: “Pupils, including those students in the sixth form, are full of praise for this school. They feel that it is a happy and safe place to be. Pupils said that staff support them to thrive as individuals. Pupils understand that people are different. They accept and value each other’s differences. Pupils feel confident to be themselves, because they live out the school’s values of dignity and equality. They behave well and bullying is rare. Pupils said that staff resolve any incidents of bullying quickly and effectively." | Google