Best primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke school lists only make sense when locked to the postcode sector you might buy into, because town identity and fundamentals diverge. This ranking covers 71 primary schools in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority. Postcode area ST6 has the highest average school score (57.7 across 19 schools), while ST1 sits at the lower end (38.0). 92% of ranked Stoke-on-Trent primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Stoke-on-Trent comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Stoke-on-Trent ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Waterside Primary School | 91.7 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 12 | St Peter's Catholic Academy | 91.1 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 13 | Sandon Primary Academy | 88.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 14 | Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy | 88 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy | 87.8 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 16 | The Willows Primary School | 84.7 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Goldenhill Primary Academy | 84.5 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy | 82.6 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School | 78.4 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Oakhill Primary School | 75.8 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Greenways Primary Academy | 73.5 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Packmoor Ormiston Academy | 73.3 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Hillside Primary School | 72.2 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Alexandra Infants' School | 67.4 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Holden Lane Academy | 66.3 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School | 65.5 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy | 65.4 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | The Meadows Primary Academy | 63.4 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy | 61.2 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Eaton Park Academy | 61 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent
What is the best primary school in Stoke-on-Trent?
Newstead Primary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Stoke-on-Trent (LocaleIQ score 98.5 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 83% · higher 33%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Stoke-on-Trent primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent?
St Joseph's College tops the Stoke-on-Trent secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.4). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 62.4. See the full secondary school ranking for Stoke-on-Trent for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent: Newstead Primary Academy (KS2 expected 83%, higher 33%); Co-op Academy Glebe (KS2 expected 82%, higher 32%); St Marys Catholic Academy (KS2 expected 77%, higher 16%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
12 primary schools in the Stoke-on-Trent ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Newstead Primary Academy, Co-op Academy Glebe, St Marys Catholic Academy, Whitfield Valley Primary Academy, St Gregory's Catholic Academy, and 7 more. 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
This ranking covers 71 primary schools in the Stoke-on-Trent comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Stoke-on-Trent has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, ST6 has the strongest cluster — 57.7 average across 19 ranked primary schools. ST1 sits at the lower end (38.0 average). Stoke school lists only make sense when locked to the postcode sector you might buy into, because town identity and fundamentals diverge. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.