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 2023 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 30th edition of the Parent Power list uses post-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. With 59.4% of students attaining GCSE A*/A/9/8/7.(Image: Google street view) | Image: Google street view
6. Calday Grange Grammar School, West Kirby, Wirral
National rank 171. Calday Grange Grammar School, is a state secondary school for boys, with a mixed sixth form. With 56.6% of students attaining GCSE A*/A/9/8/7. (Image: Google street view) | Google
7. Birkenhead School, Oxton, Wirral
National rank 224. Birkenhead School, is an independent secondary school with term fees of around £4,225 to £4,575 for 11 to 18 year olds. With 57% of students attaining GCSE A*/A/9/8/7. (Image: Google street view) | Image: Google street view
8. Wirral Grammar School for Boys
National rank 239. Wirral Grammar School is a state secondary school and sixth form for boys. With 51.8% of students attaining GCSE A*/A/9/8/7. (Image: Google street view) | (Google Street View)