Schools in Merseyside, North West (2025)
4 schools · 950 students · 3 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 234.
Merseyside, in North West, has 4 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 950 students. By level there are 3 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 3 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Merseyside's schools is 234, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (71.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Allanson Street Primary School (35.9, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), and Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School (33.6, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Allanson Street Primary School (454 students), St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (234 students), Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School (219 students).
Ranked schools in Merseyside
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 172St Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolMerseyside · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 236Allanson Street Primary SchoolMerseyside · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 334Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary SchoolMerseyside · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Merseyside · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 71.7 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 2 | Allanson Street Primary School Merseyside · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 35.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 3 | Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Merseyside · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 33.6 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
Other schools in Merseyside
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Merseyside side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Merseyside?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Merseyside with a Success Index (England) of 71.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Merseyside?
Merseyside has 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) educating 950 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Merseyside?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Merseyside is 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.