Ofsted school ratings in Wirral
In Wirral (North West), 49 of 63 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 77.8%. That is 9.4 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 77.8%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 42
- Requires improvement
- 12
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 63
- rank 134/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Wirral (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Wirral | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 11.1% |
| Good | 42 | 66.7% |
| Requires improvement | 12 | 19.0% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 3.2% |
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 Wirral
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 77.6% |
| Secondary | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 76.9% |
| Special | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Wirral are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 49 of 63 graded state-funded schools in Wirral hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 77.8%. 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 Wirral have?
- Wirral has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 42 rated Good, out of 63 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Wirral?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Wirral, and 12 rated Requires improvement, out of 63 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Wirral?
- By phase in Wirral: 77.6% of 49 primary schools; 76.9% of 13 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Wirral compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Wirral ranks 134 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 77.8% 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.