Ofsted school ratings in Stoke-on-Trent
In Stoke-on-Trent (West Midlands), 37 of 42 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.1%. That is 0.9 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 88.1%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 8
- Good
- 29
- Requires improvement
- 3
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 42
- rank 82/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Stoke-on-Trent (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Stoke-on-Trent | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 8 | 19.0% |
| Good | 29 | 69.0% |
| Requires improvement | 3 | 7.1% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 4.8% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Stoke-on-Trent
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 8 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 94.1% |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Special | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
More about Stoke-on-Trent
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Cheshire West and Chester88.3%
- Central Bedfordshire88.1%
- Hampshire88.1%
- Suffolk88.0%
- Luton87.9%
- Birmingham87.9%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Stoke-on-Trent are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 37 of 42 graded state-funded schools in Stoke-on-Trent hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.1%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Stoke-on-Trent have?
- Stoke-on-Trent has 8 schools rated Outstanding and 29 rated Good, out of 42 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Stoke-on-Trent?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Stoke-on-Trent, and 3 rated Requires improvement, out of 42 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent?
- By phase in Stoke-on-Trent: 94.1% of 34 primary schools; 66.7% of 6 secondary schools; 0.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Stoke-on-Trent compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Stoke-on-Trent ranks 82 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 88.1% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.