Best primary schools in Egglescliffe (2026)
Egglescliffe has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School, in the top 2% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 86%, against 62% for England. 4 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 2% in England |
Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School Egglescliffe · Church of England |
89% | 94% | 23% | No rating | |
2 Top 5% in England |
Junction Farm Primary School Egglescliffe |
84% | 87% | 13% | Not judged | |
3 Top 7% in England |
Preston Primary School Egglescliffe |
81% | 83% | 17% | No rating | |
4 Top 8% in England |
The Links Primary School Egglescliffe |
83% | 80% | 20% | Good |
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What is the best primary school in Egglescliffe?
On exam results over the last three years, Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Egglescliffe, in the top 2% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.