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Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

  • 78State-funded schools
  • 60Primary
  • 13Secondary
  • 4Special
  • North EastRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
95%
11 pts above England (84%)
2,216 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
98%
5 pts above England (92%)
1,901 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
2.3
close to England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
17of 78 schools
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Stockton-on-Tees
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
95%got their first choice
11 pts above England (84%)

2,216 applicants · 0.5% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 95%; England 84%
  2. 2025 95%; England 84%
  3. 2024 93%; England 83%
  4. 2023 93%; England 83%
  5. 2022 93%; England 83%
  6. 2021 84%; England 81%
  7. 2020 88%; England 82%
  8. 2019 85%; England 81%
  9. 2018 88%; England 82%
  10. 2017 89%; England 83%
  11. 2016 94%; England 84%
  12. 2015 95%; England 84%
  13. 2014 89%; England 85%
  • Stockton-on-Tees
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20262,21694.8%99.2%0.5%
Sep 20252,27795.4%99.2%0.8%
Sep 20242,32892.7%97.9%2.0%
Sep 20232,37493.0%98.4%1.5%
Sep 20222,38193.5%98.7%1.1%
Sep 20212,37283.5%94.5%5.0%
Sep 20202,22888.4%97.1%2.5%
Sep 20192,32385.3%96.2%3.1%
Sep 20182,26287.7%96.4%3.6%
Sep 20172,20089.0%98.0%2.0%
Sep 20162,07893.9%98.6%1.4%
Sep 20151,97594.8%99.3%0.7%
Sep 20142,03088.8%97.4%2.6%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
98%got their first choice
5 pts above England (92%)

1,901 applicants · 0.5% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 98%; England 92%
  2. 2025 98%; England 93%
  3. 2024 98%; England 93%
  4. 2023 98%; England 92%
  5. 2022 97%; England 92%
  6. 2021 97%; England 92%
  7. 2020 97%; England 90%
  8. 2019 97%; England 91%
  9. 2018 96%; England 91%
  10. 2017 95%; England 90%
  11. 2016 94%; England 88%
  12. 2015 94%; England 88%
  13. 2014 94%; England 88%
  • Stockton-on-Tees
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20261,90197.7%99.5%0.5%
Sep 20251,87197.8%99.3%0.7%
Sep 20241,97597.6%98.9%1.1%
Sep 20232,03098.3%99.4%0.5%
Sep 20222,01897.4%98.9%1.1%
Sep 20212,08197.1%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20202,21596.8%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20192,28296.7%99.2%0.8%
Sep 20182,28295.8%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20172,38095.3%99.4%0.6%
Sep 20162,44694.5%98.3%1.7%
Sep 20152,46893.6%97.4%2.6%
Sep 20142,38693.6%98.7%1.3%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 17 schools of 78 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (12)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 48 schools · graded 2011 to 2024

  • Outstanding6
  • Good42
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 11 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education–92–
Behaviour and attitudes38––
Personal development47––
Leadership and management272–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 2.

Latest report cards

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Secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees

13 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Ingleby Manor Free School Good2022 3.6 applications per place 54.1 19%
Egglescliffe School Outstanding2024 3.1 applications per place 51.6 13%
Conyers School Remains Good2023 2.6 applications per place 49.9 23%
All Saints Church of England Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.6 applications per place 54.8 10%
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.5 applications per place 47.0 27%
Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy Faith Good2022 2.3 applications per place 49.1 20%
The Grangefield Academy Outstanding2022 2.3 applications per place 46.8 45%
St Michael's Catholic Academy Faith Good2022 1.9 applications per place 45.5 33%
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Graded · no overall grade2025 1.8 applications per place 30.7 52%
Thornaby Academy 2026 1.7 applications per place 42.4 66%
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Faith 2026 1.7 applications per place 46.0 40%
North Shore Academy 2026 1.7 applications per place 44.9 54%
Northfield School and Sports College Good2023 1.5 applications per place 44.8 30%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees

60 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Wolviston Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 4.1 applications per place 57% 6%
Myton Park Primary School Good2023 3.3 applications per place 77% 5%
St Gregory's Catholic Academy Faith 2026 2.6 applications per place 67% 23%
Yarm Primary School Remains Good2024 2.5 applications per place 69% 8%
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton Faith Good2024 2.5 applications per place 62% 8%
St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Faith 2026 2.5 applications per place 74% 3%
Levendale Primary School Good2023 2.3 applications per place 76% 4%
Fairfield Primary School Remains Good2022 2.3 applications per place 73% 21%
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Faith Outstanding2023 2.3 applications per place 72% 31%
The Glebe Primary School Standards maintained2025 2.3 applications per place 67% 38%
Pentland Primary School 2026 2.2small intake applications per place 34% 39%
St Bede's Catholic Academy Faith 2025 2.2 applications per place 68% 54%
The Links Primary School Good2023 2.1 applications per place 80% 17%
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.1 applications per place 75% 5%
Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 2.0 applications per place 94% 6%
Kirklevington Primary School Remains Good2022 2.0 applications per place 63% 9%
Whinstone Primary School 2026 2.0 applications per place 73% 15%
Barley Fields Primary 2025 1.9 applications per place 69% 4%
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 1.9 applications per place 67% 7%
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Faith 2026 1.8small intake applications per place 59% 31%
Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy Standards maintained2025 1.8 applications per place 88% 53%
William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary School Faith 2026 1.8 applications per place 56% 26%
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.8 applications per place 71% 37%
Thornaby Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 1.8 applications per place 49% 41%
Bewley Primary School Remains Good · improving2024 1.7 applications per place 68% 26%
Hardwick Green Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.7 applications per place 51% 71%
St Joseph's Catholic Academy Faith Remains Good2023 1.7 applications per place 56% 13%
Crooksbarn Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 72% 5%
Hartburn Primary School Remains Good2023 1.7 applications per place 81% 10%
Layfield Primary School Good2023 1.7 applications per place 69% 22%
Mill Lane Primary School Good2023 1.7 applications per place 52% 55%
Roseberry Primary School Not yet inspected 1.7 applications per place – 50%
Oxbridge Lane Primary School Good2021 1.6 applications per place – 45%
Billingham South Community Primary School Outstanding2023 1.6 applications per place 56% 36%
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Faith Remains Good · improving2023 1.6 applications per place 56% 44%
Junction Farm Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.6 applications per place 87% 15%
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton Faith Remains Good2024 1.6 applications per place 53% 33%
Oakdene Primary Academy Outstanding2024 1.6 applications per place 91% 41%
Mandale Mill Primary School Good2020 1.6 applications per place – 74%
St Mark's Church of England Primary School Faith 2026 1.6 applications per place 74% 19%
Rosebrook Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.5 applications per place 58% 51%
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 1.5 applications per place 75% 9%
Village Primary School Remains Good2023 1.5 applications per place 60% 53%
Harewood Primary School Good2024 1.5 applications per place 67% 56%
Whitehouse Primary School Remains Good2023 1.5 applications per place 65% 18%
Preston Primary School Remains Good · improving2024 1.5 applications per place 83% 17%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2024 1.5 applications per place 67% 28%
Norton Primary Academy Improved significantly2025 1.4 applications per place 78% 38%
Harrow Gate Academy Good2024 1.4 applications per place 58% 54%
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Faith Good2023 1.4 applications per place 24% 76%
Bader Primary School 2026 1.4 applications per place 62% 47%
The Oak Tree Academy Improved significantly2025 1.4 applications per place 74% 76%
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School Faith Not yet inspected 1.4 applications per place 62% 9%
Wynyard Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Outstanding2024 1.4 applications per place 84% 1%
Bowesfield Primary School Good2024 1.3 applications per place 56% 57%
High Clarence Academy 2026 1.0small intake applications per place 43% 73%
Durham Lane Primary School Remains Good2022 no data – –
Holy Trinity Rosehill CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 no data – –
Ingleby Mill Primary School Remains Good2023 no data – –
Tilery Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 no data – –

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

5 schools