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.

9. Hope School, Woolton
Published in May 2019, the Ofsted report for Hope 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. You are an inspirational school leader. You are passionate about the importance of understanding pupils’ behaviour. " | New Africa - stock.adobe.com Photo: New Africa - stock.adobe.com

10. Lakeside School, Naylors Road
Published in May 2023, the Ofsted report for Lakeside School states: “The curriculums take into account the age and needs of all pupils, including those with an education, health and care plan (EHC plan). Pupils are taught all subjects in the national curriculum which gives them experience in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View

11. Liverpool College, Mossley Hill
Published in December 2019, the Ofsted report for Liverpool College reads: "Pupils receive a top-quality education at this school. From a four-year-old child in Reception to an 18-year old student in the sixth form, pupils have an amazing array of opportunities for development and enrichment. As a result of a first-rate education, pupils develop into polite, mature, articulate young people who are well prepared to contribute to wider society. Pupils thrive in this school." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View

12. Millstead School, Everton
Published in December 2017, the Ofsted report for Millstead 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. You have overcome significant challenges in maintaining the effectiveness of your school. This includes moving to a new school building and overseeing a significant increase in pupil numbers." | Google Street View