Schools in Prescot, North West (2025)
17 schools · 6,337 students · 9 local authority, 7 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 250.
Prescot, in North West, has 17 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,337 students. By level there are 14 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 9 local authority, 7 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Prescot's schools is 250, above the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
17 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School (88.7, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Tower College (86.8, top 10% of all-through schools nationally), and Oakdene Primary Academy (85.3, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Rainhill High School (1,535 students), Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy (730 students), Prescot Primary School (448 students).
Ranked schools in Prescot
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 189St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary SchoolPrescot · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 279 students
- 287Tower CollegePrescot · Independent All-through56.1 Attainment 8 · 279 students
- 385Oakdene Primary AcademyPrescot · Academy Primary– · 206 students
- 485Eccleston Lane Ends Primary SchoolPrescot · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
- 575St Ann's Church of England Primary SchoolPrescot · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 404 students
- 673Evelyn Community Primary SchoolPrescot · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 250 students
- 755Rainhill High SchoolPrescot · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 1,535 students
- 852St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the CommunityPrescot · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 951St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrescot · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 1047St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrescot · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 1142Halsnead Primary SchoolPrescot · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
- 1237Our Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolPrescot · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 1337Prescot Primary SchoolPrescot · Academy Primary– · 448 students
- 1435Whiston Willis Primary AcademyPrescot · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 1519Knowsley Village SchoolPrescot · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 1612St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolPrescot · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 230 students
- 1711Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic AcademyPrescot · Academy Secondary30.2 Attainment 8 · 730 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 88.7 Top 10% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 279 |
| 2 | Tower College Prescot · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 86.8 Top 10% | 56.1 Attainment 8 | 279 |
| 3 | Oakdene Primary Academy Prescot · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.3 Top 10% | – | 206 |
| 4 | Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 84.9 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 244 |
| 5 | St Ann's Church of England Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 404 |
| 6 | Evelyn Community Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 72.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 250 |
| 7 | Rainhill High School Prescot · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 1,535 |
| 8 | St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 51.5 Top 50% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 9 | St Luke's Catholic Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 51.1 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 10 | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 11 | Halsnead Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 252 |
| 12 | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 36.7 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 13 | Prescot Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.7 Lower 50% | – | 448 |
| 14 | Whiston Willis Primary Academy Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 35.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 15 | Knowsley Village School Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 19.4 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 16 | St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Prescot · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 11.8 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 17 | Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Prescot · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 10.5 Lower 50% | 30.2 Attainment 8 | 730 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Prescot side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Prescot?
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Prescot with a Success Index (England) of 88.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Prescot?
Prescot has 17 schools (14 primary, 1 all-through, 2 secondary) educating 6,337 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Prescot?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Prescot is 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.