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 secondary schools, of which 5 (38%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 92% of secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Egglescliffe School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Stockton-on-Tees 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.

13
Total schools
5
Outstanding
38%
Outstanding rate
65.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Stockton-on-Tees?
There are 13 secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, of which 5 (38%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Stockton-on-Tees?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Stockton-on-Tees is Egglescliffe School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Stockton-on-Tees?
Primary and secondary school applications in Stockton-on-Tees are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Stockton-on-Tees council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Stockton-on-Tees?
38% of secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees are rated Outstanding and 54% are rated Good. 87.4% 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.