Best Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 71 schools across Stoke-on-Trent. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

17%

Outstanding rate

61.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

30.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Co-op Academy Glebe Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
🥈	Goldenhill Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
🥉	St Marys Catholic Academy Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
4.	Newstead Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
5.	Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
6.	St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
7.	St Gregory's Catholic Academy Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
8.	Sandon Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
9.	St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy Primary	Good	68	View school
10.	Sandford Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
11.	St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
12.	Hillside Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
13.	Park Hall Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
14.	Co-op Academy Grove Primary	Good	65	View school
15.	St Peter's Catholic Academy Primary	Outstanding	65	View school
16.	The Meadows Primary Academy Primary	Good	64	View school
17.	Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy Primary	Good	64	View school
18.	St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill Primary	Good	64	View school
19.	Waterside Primary School Primary	Outstanding	64	View school
20.	St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	64	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Stoke-on-Trent?

There are 71 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, of which 12 (17%) 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 Co-op Academy Glebe. 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?

17% of primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are rated Outstanding and 61% 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.