Schools across Sefton
Local authority · 117 schools across 9 towns
117
75 primary · 19 secondary
41,789
91% capacity used
33
4 outstanding · 29 good
45,796
4,007 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
73.4%
KS2 Maths
71.7%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,429 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,884 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.9%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
96
2024/25
Absence trend across Sefton schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
53%
Plans Issued
869
Assessment Requests
951
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
110
Lodged
(3.4%)
65
Heard
23
Successful
(35%)
Primary (infant classes)
78
Lodged
(2.8%)
45
Heard
12
Successful
(27%)
Secondary
198
Lodged
(5.9%)
124
Heard
44
Successful
(36%)
Total
308
Lodged
(4.7%)
189
Heard
67
Successful
(35%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.