Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 116 schools across Stoke-on-Trent. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Stoke-on-Trent has 116 primary & secondary schools, of which 15 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 82 rated Good — 84% of primary & secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Newstead Primary Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Stoke-on-Trent 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.

116
Total schools
15
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
61.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
30.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Newstead Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥈 Co-op Academy Glebe
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥉 Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
4. St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
6. St Marys Catholic Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
7. Mill Hill Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
8. New Ford Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
9. Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
11. Goldenhill Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Weston Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Co-op Academy Hamilton
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Co-op Academy Northwood
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Jackfield Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Kemball School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
17. Watermill School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
18. Abbey Hill Academy & College
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
19. Burnwood Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Waterside Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Stoke-on-Trent?
There are 116 primary & secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, of which 15 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Stoke-on-Trent?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Stoke-on-Trent is Newstead Primary Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Stoke-on-Trent?
Primary and secondary school applications in Stoke-on-Trent are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Stoke-on-Trent council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Stoke-on-Trent?
13% of primary & secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 69% 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.