Best secondary schools in Bootle (Sefton) (2026)
Bootle (Sefton) has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Hillside High School, in the top 87% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 34.7, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Bootle (Sefton) has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 14% in England |
Hillside High School Bootle (Sefton) |
38.4 | 39.8 | 35% | Good | |
2 Bottom 2% in England |
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes Bootle (Sefton) |
32.3 | 32.2 | 17% | Good | |
3 Bottom 2% in England |
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Bootle (Sefton) · Roman Catholic |
31.7 | 32.2 | 19% | Report card |
Other towns in Merseyside
- Bebington
- Birkenhead
- Crosby (Sefton)
- Liverpool
- Maghull
- Prescot
- Southport
- St Helens (St. Helens)
- Wallasey
- West Kirby
Also see
Questions
What is the best secondary school in Bootle (Sefton)?
On exam results over the last three years, Hillside High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Bootle (Sefton), in the top 87% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.