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.

Middlesbrough has 41 primary schools, of which 3 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 38 rated Good — 100% of primary schools in Middlesbrough are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Linthorpe Community Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Middlesbrough follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

41
Total schools
3
Outstanding
7%
Outstanding rate
64.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
28.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Linthorpe Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥈 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
🥉 Lingfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
4. Chandlers Ridge Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
5. Beech Grove Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
6. Acklam Whin Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Captain Cook Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
8. Newham Bridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
9. Thorntree Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
10. Archibald Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
11. The Avenue Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
12. Kader Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
13. Green Lane Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 75 View school
14. Breckon Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
15. Newport Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
16. Easterside Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
17. St Clare's RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
18. Rose Wood Academy
Primary
 Good 73 View school
19. St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
20. Pennyman Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 72 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 Linthorpe Community Primary School. 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 93% 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.