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Council: Sefton

Linacre Primary School

Bootle, Sefton - L20 5ED

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Linacre Primary School, our vision is to ensure success for all by creating a vibrant, inclusive community where every child is valued, supported and inspired. Our core values — learning, inclusion, nurture, aspirational thinking, challenge, resilience and excellence — underpin everything we do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvementCategory of concern

Linaker Primary School

Southport, Sefton - PR8 5DB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Linaker Primary School, we are one TEAM, united by our values of Togetherness, Empathy, Aspiration and Mutual Respect. We create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best.”

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PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Litherland High School

Liverpool, Sefton - L21 0DB

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondarySince 2015Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Litherland Moss Primary School

Liverpool, Sefton - L21 0DB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Litherland Moss Primary School is a one-form entry community school sharing its site with Litherland High School. The school academised in September 2018 and joined The Heath Family (NW) Multi Academy Trust.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Lydiate Primary School

Liverpool, Sefton - L31 2JZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our long term vision is for all our learning community to work in a building that is fit for 21st Century teaching in a building that inspires and one we can be proud of and share with our community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Maghull High School

Liverpool, Sefton - L31 7AW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our rich and rewarding curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their learning and flourish at Maghull High School. We offer a diverse range of learning experiences, ensuring students of all abilities are catered for.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Maricourt Catholic High School

Liverpool, Sefton - L31 3DZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Maricourt Catholic High School, we strive to nurture a living Catholic community rooted in Christian values, where growth, knowledge, respect, love, and fellowship are shared by all. We recognise that every individual is created in the image of God and is deserving of dignity, care, and”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Marshside Primary School

Southport, Sefton - PR9 9XA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Marshside Primary School is a partnership of children, parents, staff and governors. In our school the ethos is to place the child at the centre of everything. We aim to be caring, of the child, of each other, and of the wider community (including parents and carers).”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Melling Primary School

Liverpool, Sefton - L31 1DA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“For Melling Primary to be recognised as an exceptional school, where all are encouraged and supported to be the best that they can be; living and learning through The Melling Way in their life long learning journey.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Meols Cop High School

Southport, Sefton - PR8 6JS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Meols Cop High School is the heartbeat of the local community. Students have access to a highly skilled staff team nationally recognised for the quality of teaching and learning.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Merefield School

Southport, Sefton - PR8 2QZ

“Together, we are building a progressive, beacon learning community. We provide an outstanding holistic curriculum centred on the individual needs of every pupil, ensuring they are challenged, encouraged, and safe.”

Not applicableEstablishedNo rating on record

Netherton Moss Primary School

Bootle, Sefton - L30 3RU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Netherton Moss will lay the foundations for a fulfilling future by offering a positive, rich experience for all children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Newfield School

Liverpool, Sefton - L23 4TG

Year 1 - Year 11 (ages 5-16)

“Our school is built on high expectations and positive relationships. Through a rich and engaging curriculum, both in and beyond the classroom, our dedicated staff support pupils to grow, achieve and develop a lifelong love of learning.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Good

Northway Primary School

Liverpool, Sefton - L31 9AA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are an optimistic and welcoming school who care for all children and expect the best for them. At Northway, we give children the foundations to enable them to flourish. We develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. (Article 29 of UN Rights of the Child)”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Norwood Primary School

Southport, Sefton - PR9 7DU

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“ASPIRE, RESPECT and ENJOY were developed as Norwood Primary School's values in 2016 after a thorough consultation with children, parents, staff and Governors. Since then they have formed the backbone of our everyday Norwood life.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School

Liverpool, Sefton - L37 8BZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We have four curriculum drivers: Diversity, Employability, Resilience and Compassion. These four areas underpin our curriculum, they have been chosen carefully to meet the needs of our pupils and give them the best possible education which is relevant to them.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Southport, Sefton - PR8 4LT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We: • put Christ and our children at the heart of all we do • create a community that treats others the way we want to be treated • provide a warm welcome to all • build a happy, safe school filled with love and pride where children are excited to arrive and learn each day • create and develop a…”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School

Bootle, Sefton - L30 3SA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Rooted in the teachings of Jesus and guided by Gospel values, we inspire, engage and educate every child to grow in faith, knowledge, and character. With Christ as our light, we nurture kindness, honesty, courage, and respect—empowering each child to reach their full God-given potential.”

PrimaryNew schoolOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School

Liverpool, Sefton - L21 0EP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At OLQP we work hard, always try our best to fulfil our full potential and understand the importance of following school rules.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Select, Sefton - L21 3TE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School aims to make the school a place where the Gospel values of our Lord Jesus Christ are taught, lived and experienced, where prayer and celebrations are integral to life and where religious growth and development are stimulated throughout the curriculum…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good