Best primary schools in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel (2026)
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Thursfield Primary School, in the top 16% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 51%, against 62% for England. 0 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 16% in England |
Thursfield Primary School Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
73% | 70% | 30% | Good | |
2 Bottom 44% in England |
Castle Primary School Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel |
64% | 50% | 0% | Good | |
3 Bottom 1% in England |
Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel · Church of England |
29% | 33% | 0% | Requires improvement |
Other towns in Staffordshire
- Blythe Bridge
- Burntwood
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock
- Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay
- Kidsgrove
- Lichfield
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Rugeley
- Stafford
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Streetly
- Tamworth
- Wolverhampton
- Wombourne
Also see
Questions
What is the best primary school in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel?
On exam results over the last three years, Thursfield Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel, in the top 16% 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.