Best Primary Schools in Middlesbrough 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 41 schools across Middlesbrough. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

64.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

28.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Brambles Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥈	Linthorpe Community Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
🥉	Beech Grove Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
4.	Lingfield Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
5.	Lift Caldicotes Primary	Good	69	View school
6.	St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
7.	Newham Bridge Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
8.	The Avenue Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
9.	Whinney Banks Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
10.	St Edward's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	67	View school
11.	Marton Manor Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
12.	Breckon Hill Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
13.	Archibald Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
14.	St Gerard's RC Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
15.	Pennyman Primary Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
16.	Captain Cook Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
17.	Kader Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
18.	Lift North Ormesby Primary	Outstanding	64	View school
19.	Abingdon Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
20.	Newport Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Middlesbrough?

There are 41 primary schools in Middlesbrough, of which 3 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Middlesbrough?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Middlesbrough is Brambles Primary Academy. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Middlesbrough?

Primary and secondary school applications in Middlesbrough are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Middlesbrough council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Middlesbrough?

7% of primary schools in Middlesbrough are rated Outstanding and 80% are rated Good. 84.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.