Best primary schools in Middlesbrough
Teesside averages hide sharp local gaps; postcode pairing is essential. This ranking covers 41 primary schools in the Middlesbrough local authority. Postcode area TS7 has the highest average school score (75.2 across 6 schools), while TS1 sits at the lower end (40.5). 100% of ranked Middlesbrough primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Middlesbrough on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Middlesbrough comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Middlesbrough ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lift Caldicotes | 75.4 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Rose Wood Academy | 74.5 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 74.4 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Marton Manor Primary School | 74.3 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Kader Academy | 74 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Captain Cook Primary School | 72.9 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Lift North Ormesby | 70.4 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Whinney Banks Primary School | 67.6 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Easterside Academy | 66.9 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Thorntree Academy | 66.7 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Abingdon Primary School | 66.3 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | The Avenue Primary School | 65.5 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Newham Bridge Primary School | 61.6 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Green Lane Primary Academy | 52.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Breckon Hill Primary School | 50.7 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Hemlington Hall Academy | 50.5 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 46.8 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Newport Primary School | 44.8 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Pennyman Primary Academy | 41.6 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | St Gerard's RC Primary School | 39.5 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Middlesbrough
What is the best primary school in Middlesbrough?
Linthorpe Community Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Middlesbrough (LocaleIQ score 97.2 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 88% · higher 16%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Middlesbrough primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Middlesbrough?
Acklam Grange School tops the Middlesbrough secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 79.8). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 48.5. See the full secondary school ranking for Middlesbrough for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Middlesbrough have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Middlesbrough: Linthorpe Community Primary School (KS2 expected 88%, higher 16%); Brambles Primary Academy (KS2 expected 80%, higher 11%); Archibald Primary School (KS2 expected 73%, higher 8%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Middlesbrough are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
2 primary schools in the Middlesbrough ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Linthorpe Community Primary School, Brambles Primary Academy. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Middlesbrough?
This ranking covers 41 primary schools in the Middlesbrough comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Middlesbrough has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, TS7 has the strongest cluster — 75.2 average across 6 ranked primary schools. TS1 sits at the lower end (40.5 average). Teesside averages hide sharp local gaps; postcode pairing is essential. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.