Schools in Stoke-on-Trent: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
275 registered schools in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
275
Schools total
220 primary · 43 secondary
55%
Good or Outstanding
151 of 275
38
Rated Outstanding
113
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent
220 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Anson CofE Primary School | ST18 0SU | Outstanding |
| Barnfields Primary School | ST17 4RD | Outstanding |
| Beresford Memorial CofE First School | ST13 6NR | Outstanding |
| Bursley Academy | ST5 8JQ | Outstanding |
| Churchfields Primary School | ST5 7HY | Outstanding |
| Co-op Academy Glebe | ST4 3HZ | Outstanding |
| Colwich CofE Primary School | ST17 0XD | Outstanding |
| Excalibur Primary School | ST7 2RQ | Outstanding |
| Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School | ST11 9PW | Outstanding |
| Goldenhill Primary Academy | ST6 4QE | Outstanding |
| Hempstalls Primary School | ST5 9LH | Outstanding |
| Horton St Michael's CofE First School | ST13 8RU | Outstanding |
| Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School | ST10 4NB | Outstanding |
| Knypersley First School | ST8 6NN | Outstanding |
| Leasowes Primary School | ST17 0HT | Outstanding |
| May Bank Infants' School | ST5 0PT | Outstanding |
| Newstead Primary Academy | ST3 3LQ | Outstanding |
| Oakridge Primary School | ST17 0PR | Outstanding |
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | ST5 4AG | Outstanding |
| Sandford Hill Primary School | ST3 5AQ | Outstanding |
| Springfields First School | ST15 0NJ | Outstanding |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | ST17 0EA | Outstanding |
| St Filumena's Catholic Primary School | ST11 9EA | Outstanding |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School | ST7 2PG | Outstanding |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy | ST1 2NQ | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent
43 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Alsager School | ST7 2HR | Outstanding |
| Biddulph High School | ST8 7AR | Outstanding |
| Painsley Catholic College | ST10 1LH | Outstanding |
| St Joseph's College | ST4 5NT | Outstanding |
| Blythe Bridge High School | ST11 9PW | Good |
| Chesterton Community Sports College | ST5 7LP | Good |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent | ST6 4LD | Good |
| Discovery Academy | ST2 0GA | Good |
| Endon High School | ST9 9EE | Good |
| Haywood Academy | ST6 7AB | Good |
| King Edward VI High School | ST17 9YJ | Good |
| Moorside High School | ST9 0HP | Good |
| Ormiston Horizon Academy | ST6 6JZ | Good |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy | ST3 3JD | Good |
| St John Fisher Catholic College | ST5 2SJ | Good |
| Stafford Manor High School | ST17 9DJ | Good |
| The JCB Academy | ST14 5JX | Good |
| The Rural Enterprise Academy | ST19 5PH | Good |
| Walton High School | ST17 0LJ | Good |
| Westwood College | ST13 8NP | Good |
| Alleyne's Academy | ST15 8DT | Requires improvement |
| Birches Head Academy | ST2 8DD | Requires improvement |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School | ST17 9AB | Requires improvement |
| Clayton Hall Academy | ST5 3DN | Requires improvement |
| Kidsgrove Secondary School | ST7 4DL | Requires improvement |
Check schools near a specific Stoke-on-Trent address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Stoke-on-Trent: FAQ
How many schools are there in Stoke-on-Trent?
There are 275 registered schools in Stoke-on-Trent on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 220 primary, 43 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 55% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Stoke-on-Trent?
38 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Stoke-on-Trent, and 113 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Stoke-on-Trent postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Stoke-on-Trent postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Stoke-on-Trent affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.