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...
9. Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School, Crosby, Sefton
National rank 218. Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School is an independent secondary school with term fees of around £4,028 for 11 to 18 year olds. (Image: MerchantsCrosby at English Wikipedia) | Image: MerchantsCrosby at English Wikipedia
10. The Belvedere Academy, Princes Park, Liverpool
National rank 252. The Belvedere Academy is a state secondary school for girls. (Image: Google street view) | Image: Google Street View
11. St Mary’s College, Crosby, Sefton
National rank 303. St Mary’s College is a mixed independent secondary school with term fees of around £3,928 for 11 to 18 year olds. (Image: Google street view) | Image: Google street view
12. King David High School, Liverpool
National rank 307. King David High School is a mixed voluntary aided school. (Image: Google street view) | Image: Google street view