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.