Ofsted school ratings in Halton
In Halton (North West), 29 of 35 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 82.9%. That is 4.3 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 82.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 2
- Good
- 27
- Requires improvement
- 4
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 35
- rank 112/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Halton (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Halton | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 2 | 5.7% |
| Good | 27 | 77.1% |
| Requires improvement | 4 | 11.4% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 5.7% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Halton
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 83.3% |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Halton are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 29 of 35 graded state-funded schools in Halton hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 82.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Halton have?
- Halton has 2 schools rated Outstanding and 27 rated Good, out of 35 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Halton?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Halton, and 4 rated Requires improvement, out of 35 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Halton?
- By phase in Halton: 83.3% of 30 primary schools; 80.0% of 5 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Halton compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Halton ranks 112 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 82.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.