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.
21. St John's Catholic Primary School, Kirkdale
Published in June 2023, the Ofsted report for St John's Catholic Primary School, states: "Pupils and children in the early years thrive in this calm school. Pupils told the inspector that their school is ‘amazing’ and ‘kind’. This year, leaders have raised attendance levels. Pupils understand how important it is to attend regularly. Most pupils attend school happily each day. Staff know pupils extremely well. Pupils feel that staff listen to them. Leaders deal with any incidents of bullying swiftly. This makes pupils feel safe at St John’s." | Google Photo: Google Street View
22. St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Walton
Published in April 2010, the Ofsted report for St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School states: “The school provides an outstanding education for its pupils, who make excellent progress in their personal development and achieve well in the core subjects of English, mathematics and science." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
23. St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Fairfield
Published in November 2020, the Ofsted report for St Sebastian’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery states: “Outcomes for pupils are outstanding. All groups of pupils, including the most able and those with special educational needs, make at least good progress in reading, writing and mathematics reaching well-above average standards by the end of Year 6." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
24. St Silas Church of England Primary School, Toxteth
Published in November 2017, the Ofsted report for St Silas Church of England Primary School states: “Leaders at St Silas Church of England Primary School have created a culture where ‘each and every child’ can flourish academically and socially in a warm and caring environment. Leaders, teachers and support staff provide an oasis of calm and security in the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are exceptional." | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View