Best schools in Middlesbrough
Teesside averages hide sharp local gaps; postcode pairing is essential. This ranking covers 49 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 (38.9). 96% of ranked Middlesbrough schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 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 | St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School | 78.2 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Lift Caldicotes | 75.4 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Rose Wood Academy | 74.5 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 74.4 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Marton Manor Primary School | 74.3 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Kader Academy | 74 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Captain Cook Primary School | 72.9 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Lift North Ormesby | 70.4 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Whinney Banks Primary School | 67.6 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Easterside Academy | 66.9 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Thorntree Academy | 66.7 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Abingdon Primary School | 66.3 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | The Avenue Primary School | 65.5 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Newham Bridge Primary School | 61.6 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Macmillan Academy | 56.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 26 | Green Lane Primary Academy | 52.5 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Breckon Hill Primary School | 50.7 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Hemlington Hall Academy | 50.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 46.8 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Newport Primary School | 44.8 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Middlesbrough
What is the best school in Middlesbrough?
Linthorpe Community Primary School is the top-ranked school in Middlesbrough overall (LocaleIQ score 97.2 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 88% · higher 16%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Middlesbrough?
Linthorpe Community Primary School leads the Middlesbrough primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.2). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 88% · higher 16%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Middlesbrough primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Middlesbrough?
Acklam Grange School leads the Middlesbrough secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 79.8). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 48.5. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Middlesbrough secondary schools.
Which schools in Middlesbrough are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
2 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.
Which area of Middlesbrough has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, TS7 has the strongest cluster — 75.2 average across 6 ranked schools. TS1 sits at the lower end (38.9 average). Teesside averages hide sharp local gaps; postcode pairing is essential. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Middlesbrough?
This ranking covers 49 schools (primary and secondary) in the Middlesbrough comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.