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31 state primary schools within 2 miles and 37 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of L18, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near L18

31 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of L18, ranked by what matters to you. 3 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Liverpool College

    State all-through · Church of England · Liverpool · 0.43 miles

    69of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2019) · 0.43 miles · results: top 34% in England

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2019: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.7 of 20 points

      0.43 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 83 of 255. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 4.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Mosspits Lane Primary School

    State primary · Liverpool · 0.87 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.3 of 20 points

      0.87 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 4.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Garston Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Liverpool · 2.0 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 5% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.4 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Booker Avenue Infant School

    State primary · Liverpool · 0.80 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.80 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12 of 20 points

      0.80 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Catholic · Liverpool · 1.3 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 29% in England

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.4 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Sudley Primary School

    State primary · Liverpool · 1.0 miles

    63of 100

    Places reached 1.67 miles in 2026 · results: top 8% in England · 1.0 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points

      Top 8% of 14,817 state schools in England: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.6 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.67 miles away; this school is 1.04 miles from the middle of L18, closer than that. Liverpool City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. St Austin's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Liverpool · 1.3 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 48% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.8 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Greenbank Primary School

    State primary · Liverpool · 0.73 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.73 miles

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.7 of 20 points

      0.73 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 2.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. St Charles' Catholic Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Liverpool · 1.5 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: better than 41% of schools in England

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.4 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Liverpool · 0.23 miles

    61of 100

    0.23 miles · results: top 17% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.7 of 20 points

      0.23 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 25 of 26. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little0.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 31.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near L18

37 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of L18, ranked by what matters to you. 6 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Wirral Grammar School for Girls

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Wirral · 4.8 miles

    74of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · places reached 7.75 miles in 2026 · results: top 22% in England

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 7.75 miles away; this school is 4.76 miles from the middle of L18, closer than that. Wirral Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. The Blue Coat School

    State secondary · Grammar · Liverpool · 0.78 miles

    73of 100

    Results: top 7% in England · 0.78 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.77 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.78 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 167 of 197. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Liverpool College

    State all-through · Church of England · Liverpool · 0.43 miles

    73of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2019) · 0.43 miles · results: top 29% in England

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.29 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2019: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.3 of 20 points

      0.43 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 146 of 317. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 4.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Archbishop Blanch CofE High School

    State secondary · Church of England · Girls · Liverpool · 1.7 miles

    69of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2020) · results: top 12% in England · 1.7 miles

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters17.8 of 20 points

      Top 12% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.63 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2020: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.1 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 150 of 258. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. King David High School

    State secondary · Jewish · Liverpool · 1.1 miles

    67of 100

    Results: top 17% in England · 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.50 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.5 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 109 of 151. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Wirral Grammar School for Boys

    State secondary · Grammar · Boys · Wirral · 4.7 miles

    64of 100

    Places reached 9.21 miles in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points

      Top 24% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.36 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.1 of 20 points

      4.7 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 9.21 miles away; this school is 4.73 miles from the middle of L18, closer than that. Wirral Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. The Belvedere Academy

    State secondary · Girls · Liverpool · 1.8 miles

    62of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.8 miles · results: top 38% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters12.5 of 20 points

      Top 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.7 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 164 of 345. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 7.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Calderstones School

    State secondary · Liverpool · 0.53 miles

    59of 100

    0.53 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters6.9 of 20 points

      Better than 34% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.9 of 20 points

      0.53 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 225 of 375. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool

    State secondary · Liverpool · 1.9 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 1.9 miles

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters2.8 of 20 points

      Better than 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.54 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.5 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 94.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. St Margaret's Church of England Academy

    State secondary · Church of England · Boys · Liverpool · 1.1 miles

    57of 100

    1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: better than 42% of schools in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters8.5 of 20 points

      Better than 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.10 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.5 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of L18, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 104 of 136. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 16.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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