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.

Redcar and Cleveland has 44 primary schools, of which 6 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 35 rated Good — 93% of primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Redcar and Cleveland 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.

44
Total schools
6
Outstanding
14%
Outstanding rate
64.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
32
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥈 Nunthorpe Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
🥉 Badger Hill Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
4. Bankfields Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
5. Whale Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
6. Handale Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
7. Wheatlands Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
8. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
9. Teesville Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
10. Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
11. Green Gates Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
12. Zetland Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
13. Coatham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
14. Whitecliffe Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
15. Wilton Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
16. John Emmerson Batty Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
17. St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. Lockwood Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
19. Saltburn Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
20. Normanby Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 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 6 (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 Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary 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 schools in Redcar and Cleveland are rated Outstanding and 80% 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.