Halsnead Primary School is a academy converter serving families in Prescot and the wider Knowsley area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 286 pupils on roll with space for 420, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 3 July 2023, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.