Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Redcar and Cleveland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 65 schools across Redcar and Cleveland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

64.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
🥉	Nunthorpe Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
4.	Badger Hill Academy Primary	Good	83	View school
5.	Bankfields Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
6.	Whale Hill Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
7.	Handale Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
8.	Wheatlands Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
9.	Kirkleatham Hall School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
10.	Archway Academy Not applicable	Good	80	View school
11.	St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
12.	Teesville Academy Primary	Good	78	View school
13.	Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
14.	Green Gates Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
15.	Zetland Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
16.	Coatham Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
17.	Whitecliffe Academy Primary	Good	77	View school
18.	Wilton Primary Academy Primary	Good	76	View school
19.	John Emmerson Batty Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
20.	St Bede's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Redcar and Cleveland?

There are 65 primary & secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, of which 9 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Redcar and Cleveland?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Redcar and Cleveland is Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Redcar and Cleveland?

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

What is the average Ofsted rating in Redcar and Cleveland?

14% of primary & secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 72.3% 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.