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.
17. Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool), Wavertree
Published in January 2022, the Ofsted report for Royal School for the Blind states: “Pupils thrive at this school because leaders and staff provide them with a high-quality education. Throughout the classes, there is a buzz of eager activity as pupils learn new knowledge. Pupils said that they feel very happy and safe at the school. Teachers and support staff work well together to meet the complex needs of pupils exceptionally well. This includes meeting the needs of pupils who have visual impairment." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
18. Smithdown Primary School, Wavertree
Published in November 2021, the Ofsted report for Smithdown Primary School reads: "Pupils, and their parents and carers, are proud to be part of this exceptional school. Pupils come from a diverse range of backgrounds. They embrace each other’s differences. Staff help all pupils to flourish and grow into polite, articulate and wellrounded individuals." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
19. St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School, Walton
Published in November 2014, the Ofsted report for St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School states: “Pupils make outstanding progress and reach levels that ensure they are very well prepared for their next stage of education. Leaders at all levels have an uncompromising commitment to pupils’ success, and have high expectations which the pupils consistently rise to meet. They have secured outstanding teaching in all areas of the school." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
20. St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School, Walton
Published in January 2022, the Ofsted report for St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School reads: “Pupils’ behaviour during lessons and play times is exemplary. They told inspectors that misbehaviour never disrupts their learning. Pupils also said that bullying hardly ever happens. On the rare occasions that bullying does occur, pupils said that staff deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils are confident that staff will support them in sorting out any concerns that they might have.” | Google Photo: Google Street View