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 open primary schools. Of the 41 with a published Ofsted inspection, 3 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 95% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Linthorpe Community Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Middlesbrough follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

41
Total schools
3
Outstanding (historic grade)
7%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
64.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
28.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Middlesbrough

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Middlesbrough?
There are 41 open primary schools in Middlesbrough (closed schools are excluded). 3 of the 41 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Middlesbrough?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Middlesbrough is Linthorpe Community Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Middlesbrough?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Middlesbrough?
Primary and secondary applications in Middlesbrough are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Middlesbrough council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.