Schools in Knowsley
Knowsley has 59 schools: 50 primary and 9 secondary or all-through. 65% of the 43 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Halewood Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (41.6 in 2025). Among primary schools, Blacklow Brow School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (86% in 2025).
- 60 schools
- 9 secondary
- 50 primary
Secondary Schools in Knowsley
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halewood Academy | Expected standard | 41.6 (2025) | -0.47 (2024) | 1,131 |
| 2 | All Saints Catholic High School | Needs attention | 40.6 (2025) | -0.36 (2024) | 1,129 |
| 3 | Lord Derby Academy | Good | 39.9 (2025) | -0.59 (2024) | 1,076 |
| 4 | The Prescot School | Requires Improvement | 35.5 (2025) | -1.08 (2024) | 915 |
| 5 | Kirkby High School | Good | 31.4 (2025) | -1.63 (2024) | 1,042 |
| 6 | Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy | Needs attention | 30.2 (2025) | -1.01 (2024) | 730 |
| 7 | Alt Bridge School | Good | 3.8 (2025) | -2.54 (2024) | 356 |
| 8 | Finch Woods Academy | Expected standard | 1.8 (2025) | -2.61 (2024) | 88 |
| 9 | Bluebell Park School | Good | – | – | 238 |
Primary Schools in Knowsley
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.