Best Secondary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 13 schools across Stockton-on-Tees. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Stockton-on-Tees has 13 open secondary schools. Of the 13 with a published Ofsted inspection, 5 (38%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 92% 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, Egglescliffe 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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.

13
Total schools
5
Outstanding (historic grade)
38%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
65.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Egglescliffe School
Secondary
 Outstanding 74 View school
🥈 North Shore Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 70 View school
🥉 Ingleby Manor Free School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
4. The Grangefield Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 67 View school
5. Conyers School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
6. Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
7. Northfield School and Sports College
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
8. All Saints Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 56 View school
9. St Michael's Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
10. St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
11. Thornaby Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 44 View school
12. Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 41 View school
13. Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Secondary
 Good 26 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Stockton-on-Tees?
There are 13 open secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees (closed schools are excluded). 5 of the 13 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 secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees is Egglescliffe School. The full ranked table above lists the top 13 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 Stockton-on-Tees?
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 Stockton-on-Tees?
Primary and secondary applications in Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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.