Best primary schools in Thornaby-on-Tees (2026)
Thornaby-on-Tees has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy, in the top 25% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 61%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 25% in England |
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Thornaby-on-Tees · Roman Catholic |
69% | 56% | 10% | No rating | |
2 Top 33% in England |
Village Primary School Thornaby-on-Tees |
69% | 60% | 0% | No rating | |
3 Top 41% in England |
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Thornaby-on-Tees · Roman Catholic |
64% | 72% | 9% | Outstanding | |
4 Top 41% in England |
Harewood Primary School Thornaby-on-Tees |
67% | 67% | 5% | Good | |
5 Bottom 39% in England |
Bader Primary School Thornaby-on-Tees |
61% | 62% | 3% | Report card | |
6 Bottom 12% in England |
Thornaby Church of England Primary School Thornaby-on-Tees · Church of England |
47% | 49% | 2% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Thornaby-on-Tees?
On exam results over the last three years, Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Thornaby-on-Tees, in the top 25% 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.