Ofsted is the regulatory body responsible for providing schools across the country with rankings - ranging from ‘inadequate’ to ‘outstanding’.
While concerns have been shared regarding Ofsted's single-word judgements, alongside calls for reform, they are currently one way by which parents decide which schools to send their children to.
Many schools across Merseyside are rated as ‘good’, however, fewer have been awarded the top mark. We have scoured the ratings to find out which schools have received the top mark, with 27 Liverpool primary schools rated 'outstanding' in 2024.
Below are all of the Liverpool primary schools which currently hold an 'outstanding' Ofsted rating.
Information is correct at the time of publishing - February 7, 2024. Please note, some schools featured in this list have not been inspected for a number of years.

5. Childwall Church of England Primary School, Childwall
Published in May 2013, the Ofsted report for Childwall Church of England Primary School reads: “Pupils of all abilities make excellent progress in English and mathematics. Many pupils achieve much better progress than is expected nationally, especially in English. The achievement of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs is outstanding." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View

6. Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School, Croxteth Park
Published in January 2024, the Ofsted report for Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School states: "Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive at this wonderful school. They live up to the school’s high expectations and excel in their learning and wider development. Pupils achieve highly across the curriculum. They feel safe at the school because of staff’s expert support." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View

7. Ernest Cookson School, West Derby
Published in July 2019, the Ofsted report for Ernest Cookson School reads: “This school continues to be outstanding. The leadership team has maintained the outstanding quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Leaders have built upon the strengths that were recognised in the previous report. They have also had to manage some significant events and changes since the previous inspection." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View

8. Florence Melly Community Primary School, Anfield
Published in June 2019, the Ofsted report for Florence Melly Community Primary School states: “School leaders are committed to making Florence Melly the best school it can possibly be. Relationships between staff and pupils are exemplary. A culture of high expectations has led to significant improvements across the school since the previous inspection." | Google Street View Photo: Florence Melly Community Primary School, Anfield