Best primary schools in Haydock (2026)
Haydock has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Grange Valley Primary School, in the top 38% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 60%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 38% in England |
Grange Valley Primary School Haydock |
64% | 71% | 18% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 33% in England |
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School Haydock · Catholic |
56% | 59% | 0% | Good | |
3 Bottom 24% in England |
St James' Church of England Primary School Haydock · Church of England |
52% | 65% | 5% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 21% in England |
Legh Vale Primary School Haydock |
52% | 47% | 3% | Not judged |
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- Bebington
- Billinge
- Birkenhead
- Bootle (Sefton)
- Crosby (Sefton)
- Formby
- Greasby
- Heswall
- Huyton with Roby
- Kirkby
- Litherland
- Liverpool
- Lydiate
- Maghull
- Newton-le-Willows
- Prescot
- Rainford
- Southport
- St Helens (St. Helens)
- Wallasey
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What is the best primary school in Haydock?
On exam results over the last three years, Grange Valley Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Haydock, in the top 38% 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.