Ofsted school ratings in Knowsley
In Knowsley (North West), 21 of 26 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.8%. That is 6.4 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 80.8%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 18
- Requires improvement
- 4
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 26
- rank 120/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Knowsley (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Knowsley | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 11.5% |
| Good | 18 | 69.2% |
| Requires improvement | 4 | 15.4% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 3.8% |
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 Knowsley
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Knowsley are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 21 of 26 graded state-funded schools in Knowsley hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 80.8%. 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 Knowsley have?
- Knowsley has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 18 rated Good, out of 26 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Knowsley?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Knowsley, and 4 rated Requires improvement, out of 26 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Knowsley?
- By phase in Knowsley: 88.9% of 18 primary schools; 60.0% of 5 secondary schools; 50.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Knowsley compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Knowsley ranks 120 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 80.8% 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.