Best secondary schools in Crosby (Sefton) (2026)
Crosby (Sefton) has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Chesterfield High School, in the top 42% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 45.2, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Crosby (Sefton) has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 42% in England |
Chesterfield High School Crosby (Sefton) |
47.3 | 48.4 | 52% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 48% in England |
Holy Family Catholic High School Crosby (Sefton) · Roman Catholic |
45.6 | 44.8 | 44% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 25% in England |
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Crosby (Sefton) · Roman Catholic |
41.0 | 42.4 | 38% | Not judged |
Other towns in Merseyside
- Bebington
- Birkenhead
- Bootle (Sefton)
- Liverpool
- Maghull
- Prescot
- Southport
- St Helens (St. Helens)
- Wallasey
- West Kirby
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Questions
What is the best secondary school in Crosby (Sefton)?
On exam results over the last three years, Chesterfield High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Crosby (Sefton), in the top 42% 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.