Schools across Knowsley
Local authority · 63 schools across 7 towns
63
50 primary · 6 secondary
21,717
97% capacity used
17
3 outstanding · 14 good
22,370
653 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
71.1%
KS2 Maths
69.5%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
296 spare places
Secondary Schools
489 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.7%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
22.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
59
2024/25
Absence trend across Knowsley schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
55%
Plans Issued
449
Assessment Requests
674
Tribunal Cases
5
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
33
Lodged
(1.6%)
26
Heard
5
Successful
(19%)
Primary (infant classes)
30
Lodged
(1.6%)
25
Heard
4
Successful
(16%)
Secondary
94
Lodged
(7.2%)
87
Heard
18
Successful
(21%)
Total
127
Lodged
(3.7%)
113
Heard
23
Successful
(20%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.