Ofsted school ratings in Liverpool
In Liverpool (North West), 58 of 74 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 78.4%. That is 8.8 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 78.4%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 9
- Good
- 49
- Requires improvement
- 14
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 74
- rank 131/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Liverpool (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Liverpool | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 9 | 12.2% |
| Good | 49 | 66.2% |
| Requires improvement | 14 | 18.9% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 2.7% |
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 Liverpool
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 85.4% |
| Secondary | 2 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 65.0% |
| Special | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Liverpool are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 58 of 74 graded state-funded schools in Liverpool hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 78.4%. 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 Liverpool have?
- Liverpool has 9 schools rated Outstanding and 49 rated Good, out of 74 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Liverpool?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Liverpool, and 14 rated Requires improvement, out of 74 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Liverpool?
- By phase in Liverpool: 85.4% of 48 primary schools; 65.0% of 20 secondary schools; 50.0% of 4 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Liverpool compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Liverpool ranks 131 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 78.4% 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.