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...
9. King David High School, Liverpool
National rank 314. King David High School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school. With 33.7% of students attaining GCSE A*/A/9/8/7. (Image: Google street view) | Image: Google street view
10. St Mary’s College, Crosby, Sefton
National rank 336. St Mary’s College is a mixed independent secondary school with term fees of around £4,132 for 11 to 18 year olds. With 53.4% of students attaining GCSE A*/A/9/8/7. (Image: Google street view) | Image: Google street view
11. St Edward's College, Liverpool
National rank 372. St Edward’s College is a mixed state secondary school. With 28.7% of students attaining GCSE A*/A/9/8/7. (Image: Paul/Google Maps) | Paul/Google Maps
12. St Anselm’s College, Birkenhead, Wirral
National rank 390. St Anselm’s College is a state secondary school and college for boys. With 37% of students attaining GCSE A*/A/9/8/7. (Image: Google street view) | Google Street View