What is the best primary school in Liverpool?

On our composite score, St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is the top-ranked primary school in Liverpool, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Liverpool?

There are 178 primary schools in Liverpool with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Liverpool ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Liverpool?

Applications for Reception places in Liverpool starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Liverpool

Compare 178 top-rated primary schools in Liverpool, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate.

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Compare the top two side by side: St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate vs Malvern Primary School

The best primary schools in Liverpool

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St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

Malvern Primary School

St John's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Blacklow Brow School

Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School

The Beacon Church of England Primary School

Halewood Church of England Primary Academy

Garston Church of England Primary School

Florence Melly Community Primary School

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Summerhill Primary School

Freshfield Primary School

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School

St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School

Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School

St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School

St Michael's Catholic Primary School

St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School

Heygreen Primary School

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