Sefton
Schools by level
Elementary 74 · High school 18 · Other / combined 11
At a glance
- Students
- 39,948 (2026)
- Schools
- 103
Official rating
Ofsted latest inspections (as at 2026-09-30)
- 103 state schools
- 18 with a report card (from Nov 2025)
- Single-word overall grade (inspections up to July 2024): Outstanding 6 · Good 34 · Requires improvement 4 · Inadequate 3
- 8 inspected without an overall grade (from Sept 2024)
- 1 schools with no inspection listed
Ofsted data as published (as at 2026-09-30). Single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good …) exist only for inspections up to July 2024; from September 2024 inspections gave no overall grade, and from November 2025 they produce area-by-area report cards. So no stars for England.
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Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.
Schools (103)
Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.
Elementary 74
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 190
Report card · 2026Aintree Davenhill Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 446
School remains Good · 2023All Saints Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 312
Report card · 2026Bedford Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 393
Report card · 2026Birkdale Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 430
School remains Good · 2024Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 194
Good · 2023Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 440
School remains Good · 2023Churchtown Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 660
Good · 2023English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 467
Improved significantly · 2024Farnborough Road Infant School
Grades Ages 2–7 · Sefton · Students 428
School remains Good · 2023Farnborough Road Junior School
Grades Ages 7–11 · Sefton · Students 468
School remains Good · 2024Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Grades Ages 3–7 · Sefton · Students 318
Good · 2023Forefield Junior School
Grades Ages 7–11 · Sefton · Students 362
School remains Good · 2021Freshfield Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 272
Outstanding · 2024Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 725
School remains Good · 2023Green Park Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 245
Standards maintained · 2024Hatton Hill Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 314
Good · 2022Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 188
Good · 2024Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 450
Graded, no overall grade · 2025Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 151
Graded, no overall grade · 2024Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Grades Ages 5–11 · Sefton · Students 207
Report card · 2026Hudson Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 282
Good · 2023Kew Woods Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 426
School remains Good · 2023King's Lander Primary Academy
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 234
School remains Good · 2023Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 181
Good · 2024Larkfield Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 256
Good · 2023Linacre Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 134
Report card · 2026Linaker Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 359
Requires improvement · 2023Litherland Moss Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 208
School remains Good · 2023Lydiate Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 224
School remains Good · 2024Marshside Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 204
Good · 2023Melling Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 212
School remains Good · 2023Netherton Moss Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 223
Graded, no overall grade · 2025Northway Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 370
School remains Good · 2023Norwood Primary School
Grades Ages 5–11 · Sefton · Students 621
School remains Good · 2022Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 232
Good · 2025Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 447
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 204
Requires improvement · 2022Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 153
Report card · 2026Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 208
Good · 2024Redgate Community Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 259
School remains Good · 2023Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 325
Outstanding · 2023Shoreside Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 228
Good · 2023Springwell Park Community Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 440
Good · 2024St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 218
School remains Good · 2022St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 231
School remains Good · 2023St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 246
Good · 2023St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 413
School remains Good · 2023St George's Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 235
School remains Good · 2023St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 234
Report card · 2025St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 5–11 · Sefton · Students 195
School remains Good · 2023St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 206
School remains Good · 2022St John's Church of England Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 158
Report card · 2026St John's Church of England Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 191
School remains Good · 2023St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 365
Good · 2024St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 234
School remains Good · 2024St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 101
Good · 2024St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 446
Graded, no overall grade · 2025St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 212
Good · 2024St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 223
Good · 2022St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 5–11 · Sefton · Students 319
Good · 2024St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Grades Ages 5–11 · Sefton · Students 197
Report card · 2026St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 207
School remains Good · 2023St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 236
Outstanding · 2024St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 236
Outstanding · 2024St William of York Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 234
School remains Good · 2024Summerhill Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 215
School remains Good · 2023The Grange Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 288
Good · 2023Thomas Gray Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 318
Good · 2022Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 238
Outstanding · 2024Ursuline Catholic Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 408
School remains Good · 2024Valewood Primary School
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 208
School remains Good · 2023Waterloo Primary School
Grades Ages 2–11 · Sefton · Students 416
School remains Good · 2022Woodlands Primary School
Grades Ages 3–11 · Sefton · Students 349
Report card · 2026
High school 18
Birkdale High School
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 936
Report card · 2026Chesterfield High School
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 1,692
School remains Good · 2023Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 822
Good · 2023Deyes High School
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 1,336
Graded, no overall grade · 2024Formby High School
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 1,157
Good · 2022Greenbank High School
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 1,025
Good · 2022Hillside High School
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 785
Good · 2023Holy Family Catholic High School
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 1,012
Standards maintained · 2024King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 708
Good · 2023Litherland High School
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 761
Good · 2024Maghull High School
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 1,098
Report card · 2026Maricourt Catholic High School
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 1,092
Report card · 2026Meols Cop High School
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 916
Report card · 2026Range High School
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 979
Report card · 2026Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 613
Graded, no overall grade · 2024St Michaels Church of England Academy
Grades Ages 11–18 · Sefton · Students 547
Inadequate · 2024Stanley High School
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 783
Graded, no overall grade · 2025The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 575
Report card · 2026
Other / combined 11
Cambridge Nursery School
Grades Ages 2–4 · Sefton · Students 74
Report card · 2026Crosby High School
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 173
Graded, no overall grade · 2025Crossens Nursery School
Grades Ages 2–5 · Sefton · Students 73
Good · 2024Greenacre Community Nursery School
Grades Ages 2–5 · Sefton · Students 65
School remains Good · 2024Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Grades Ages 4–11 · Sefton · Students 3
Outstanding · 2023Merefield School
Grades Ages 3–19 · Sefton · Students 116
Standards maintained · 2025Newfield School
Grades Ages 5–16 · Sefton · Students 129
School remains Good · 2023Peterhouse School
Grades Ages 5–19 · Sefton · Students 70
Report card · 2026Presfield High School and Specialist College
Grades Ages 11–19 · Sefton · Students 132
School remains Good · 2023Rowan Park School
Grades Ages 3–19 · Sefton · Students 325
School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next · 2024Waterside Academy
Grades Ages 11–16 · Sefton · Students 84
Inadequate · 2023
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Source:Department for Education (GOV.UK) (checked 2026-10-31)
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Sources
- Ofsted management information: state-funded schools, latest inspections as at 30 September 20262026· Checked 2026-10-31
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