Which is the best primary school in Bootle?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Bootle, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Bootle ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Bootle?

12 primary schools in Bootle published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Bootle, ranked

The 12 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

20%

higher standard

90%

expected standard
2
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
3
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
4
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

2%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
5
Netherton Moss Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
6
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

4%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
7
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
8
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

2%

higher standard

39%

expected standard
9
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

32%

expected standard
10
Springwell Park Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

29%

expected standard
11
The Grange Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

28%

expected standard
12
Linacre Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

17%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Bootle?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Bootle, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Bootle ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bootle?: 12 primary schools in Bootle published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.