Outstanding Liverpool primary schools: City’s top Ofsted rated schools as 2023 deadline approaches
Parents want their children to go to the best primary schools and these 14 have impressed Ofsted during inspections.
The deadline for parents to apply for their children’s place at primary school is approaching. Households have until January 31, 2023, to lodge their ‘preferred three’ with Liverpool City Council.
Over the past few weeks, LiverpoolWorld has outlined which of the city’s schools were hardest to get into – but which are the highest rated according to Ofsted?
Below are the 14 Liverpool primary schools currently rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted to help you make the most best choice.
However, some of Liverpool’s outstanding schools have not been visited by the education watchdog in as many as 10 years.
9. Smithdown Primary School
Smithdown Primary School, in L7, was rated Outstanding in its latest report in November 2021. The Ofsted report said: ‘Pupils come from a diverse range of backgrounds. They embrace each other’s differences.’ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50172232
10. Gilmour (Southbank) Infant School
Gilmour Infant School, in Garston, was rated Outstanding in its latest report in November 2014. The Ofsted report said: ‘Checks made on the quality of teaching and its impact on achievement, by senior leaders, is very rigorous indeed and has resulted in outstanding practice.’ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2436954
11. Florence Melly Community Primary School
Florence Melly Community Primary School, on Bushey Road, was rated Outstanding in its latest report in July 2019. The Ofsted report said: ‘Relationships between staff and pupils are exemplary. A culture of high expectations has led to significant improvements across the school.’ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50094989
12. Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
Emmaus Primary School, in Croxteth Park, was rated Outstanding in its latest report in May 2011. The Ofsted report said: ‘Pupils are very confident, concerned young citizens, prepared to assume responsibilities and to play a full part in the school and wider community.’ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/905503