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Best schools in Wirral

135 schools in Wirral · ranked by the School Finder rating (0–10).

Wirral local authority has 135 schools in our directory, including 90 primary schools and 19 secondary schools. We rank them using a single 0–10 School Finder rating built from the officially published data (Ofsted grades and GCSE / Attainment 8 results), so you can compare the best primary and secondary schools side by side. The highest-rated school here is Brackenwood Infant School with a score of 10.0/10. Browse the full list below, or search by postcode to find schools closest to you.

How we rate schools →

Best primary schools in Wirral

10/10
A

Brackenwood Infant School

UK · Wirral · Primary

10/10
A

Thornton Hough Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

10/10
A

Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Park Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Somerville Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Irby Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Bedford Drive Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Eastway Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Werburgh’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

Best secondary schools in Wirral

10/10
A

Upton Hall School FCJ

UK · Wirral · Secondary

10/10
A

Wirral Grammar School for Girls

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Wirral Grammar School for Boys

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Ridgeway High School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Weatherhead High School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

St John Plessington Catholic College

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Co-op Academy Bebington

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

West Kirby Grammar School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Pensby High School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Hilbre High School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

Top 10 highest rated schools in Wirral

10/10
A

Thornton Hough Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

10/10
A

Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

10/10
A

Brackenwood Infant School

UK · Wirral · Primary

10/10
A

Wirral Grammar School for Girls

UK · Wirral · Secondary

10/10
A

Elleray Park School

UK · Wirral · Not applicable

10/10
A

Upton Hall School FCJ

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

St John Plessington Catholic College

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Riverside Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Our Lady and St Edward’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Park Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

All other schools in Wirral

8.3/10
B

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Irby Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Somerville Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Co-op Academy Bebington

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

West Kirby Grammar School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Bedford Drive Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Eastway Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Werburgh’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Wirral Grammar School for Boys

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Ridgeway High School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Weatherhead High School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Greenleas Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

St John’s Catholic Junior School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Birkenhead High School Academy

UK · Wirral · All-through

8.3/10
B

New Brighton Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Fender Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Thingwall Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Higher Bebington Junior School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Liscard Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Grove Street Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8.3/10
B

Ladymount Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8/10
B

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8/10
B

Black Horse Hill Infant School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8/10
B

Brackenwood Junior School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8/10
B

St John’s Catholic Infant School

UK · Wirral · Primary

8/10
B

Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Overchurch Infant School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Rock Ferry Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

St George’s Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Co-op Academy Portland

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Prenton Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Calday Grange Grammar School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Raeburn Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Prenton High School for Girls

UK · Wirral · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Townfield Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Heygarth Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Anne’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College

UK · Wirral · Not applicable

5.3/10
C

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

West Kirby Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Woodlands Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Foxfield School

UK · Wirral · Not applicable

5.3/10
C

Heswall St Peter’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Pensby Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Heswall Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Devonshire Park Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Barnston Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Pensby High School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Christ The King Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Hilbre High School

UK · Wirral · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Mount Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5.3/10
C

Mersey Park Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5/10
C

Prenton Preparatory School

UK · Wirral · Not applicable

5/10
C

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

5/10
C

Wirral Hospitals’ School

UK · Wirral · Not applicable

5/10
C

The Priory Parish CofE Primary School

UK · Wirral · Primary

FAQs about schools in Wirral

How are schools in Wirral ranked?

Every school receives a School Finder rating from 0–10, built from official results (Ofsted and GCSE/ATT for the UK; state tests and NCES for the US) plus parent reviews. Higher means better.

How many schools are there in Wirral?

There are 135 schools in Wirral, including primary and secondary schools. See the full list below.

Which are the best primary and secondary schools in Wirral?

The top primary and secondary schools are listed in the tables above, ranked by their School Finder rating. Tap any school to open its full profile, see its location and compare it with nearby schools.

How do I apply to a school in Wirral?

Admissions are handled by the school and the local authority. Each school profile links to its official website, where you can find admissions, catchment and open-day details.