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.

116

Total schools

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 72% 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.