Ofsted school ratings in Sefton
In Sefton (North West), 40 of 47 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.1%. That is 2.1 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 85.1%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 6
- Good
- 34
- Requires improvement
- 4
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 47
- rank 100/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Sefton (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Sefton | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 6 | 12.8% |
| Good | 34 | 72.3% |
| Requires improvement | 4 | 8.5% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 6.4% |
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 Sefton
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 90.3% |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 83.3% |
| Special | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
More about Sefton
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Durham85.3%
- Lincolnshire85.2%
- Buckinghamshire85.1%
- Leicestershire85.0%
- Peterborough85.0%
- Warwickshire84.9%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Sefton are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 40 of 47 graded state-funded schools in Sefton hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.1%. 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 Sefton have?
- Sefton has 6 schools rated Outstanding and 34 rated Good, out of 47 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Sefton?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Sefton, and 4 rated Requires improvement, out of 47 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Sefton?
- By phase in Sefton: 90.3% of 31 primary schools; 83.3% of 12 secondary schools; 0.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Sefton compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Sefton ranks 100 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 85.1% 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.