The top secondary schools in England and Scotland are revealed annually in the Parent Power, Sunday Times’ Schools Guide and there are a number of high ranking schools from across Merseyside.
With many parents currently going through the process of seeking out and applying for the best schools for their children, we have studied the 2022 guide to pick out the 12 highest ranked schools across the region.
Our list includes both state and independent schools in Merseyside, with their national ranking also revealed.
The 29th edition of the Parent Power list uses pre-covid examination results to identify the UK’s highest-achieving schools, with some 1,700 schools included nationally.
Here are the best rated schools in Merseyside...
5. West Kirby Grammar School, Wirral
National rank 99. West Kirby Grammar School is a state secondary school for girls, with a mixed sixth form. (Image: Google street view) | Image: Google street view
6. Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby, Wirral
National rank 173. Calday Grange Grammar School, is a state secondary school for boys, with a mixed sixth form. (Image: Google street view) | Google
7. Birkenhead School, Wirral
National rank 188. Birkenhead School, is an independent secondary school with term fees of around £4,055 to £4,370 for 11 to 18 year olds. (Image: Google street view) | Image: Google street view
8. Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School, Crosby, Sefton
National rank 207. Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School is an independent secondary school with term fees of around £4,028 for 11 to 18 year olds. (Image: Google street view) | Image: Google street view