Schools across Liverpool
Local authority · 197 schools across 6 towns
197
118 primary · 34 secondary
79,139
97% capacity used
48
9 outstanding · 39 good
81,947
2,808 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
68.8%
KS2 Maths
66.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
790 spare places
Secondary Schools
3,093 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.2%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
19.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
155
2024/25
Absence trend across Liverpool schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
98%
Plans Issued
1,285
Assessment Requests
2,388
Tribunal Cases
20
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
184
Lodged
(2.8%)
89
Heard
3
Successful
(3%)
Primary (infant classes)
80
Lodged
(1.5%)
46
Heard
3
Successful
(7%)
Secondary
872
Lodged
(12.7%)
779
Heard
59
Successful
(8%)
Total
1,056
Lodged
(7.9%)
868
Heard
62
Successful
(7%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.