Best Primary Schools in Redcar and Cleveland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 44 schools across Redcar and Cleveland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

20%

Outstanding rate

64.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Newcomen Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
🥈	Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥉	Westgarth Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
4.	Whale Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
5.	Nunthorpe Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
6.	Badger Hill Academy Primary	Good	75	View school
7.	Bankfields Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
8.	Handale Primary School Primary	Good	74	View school
9.	Whitecliffe Academy Primary	Good	72	View school
10.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
11.	Wheatlands Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
12.	Coatham Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
13.	Hummersea Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
14.	Green Gates Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
15.	Wilton Primary Academy Primary	Good	67	View school
16.	Grangetown Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
17.	Zetland Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
18.	Caedmon Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
19.	Ings Farm Primary School Primary	Outstanding	66	View school
20.	St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Redcar and Cleveland?

There are 44 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, of which 9 (20%) 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 Newcomen Primary School. 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?

20% of primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland are rated Outstanding and 70% 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.