Schools in Liverpool

Find schools in Liverpool with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.

Choosing a School in Liverpool

Liverpool has one grammar school, The Blue Coat School in Wavertree, which is highly competitive. However, families often look across the Mersey to the Wirral, which has six grammar schools including Calday Grange, West Kirby Grammar, and Wirral Grammar Schools for Boys and Girls. Popular family areas in Liverpool include Mossley Hill, Woolton, and Aigburth in the south. The Wirral's West Kirby and Heswall areas are popular for those prioritising grammar school access.

Primary Schools in Liverpool

Liverpool's south has strong primaries in Mossley Hill, Woolton, and Aigburth. The Wirral also offers excellent options. Examples of well-known primaries include:

  • Booker Avenue Infant SchoolAges 4-7
  • Sudley Infant SchoolAges 3-7
  • Woolton Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • St Mary's CE Primary GrassendaleAges 4-11
  • Childwall CE Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Calderstones SchoolAges 4-11

Secondary Schools in Liverpool

Liverpool has one grammar school (Blue Coat). The Wirral across the Mersey has six more. Examples include:

  • The Blue Coat SchoolAges 11-18
  • Calderstones SchoolAges 11-18

How Are Averages Calculated?

When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).

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