Schools in Guisborough
Guisborough has 7 schools: 5 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 83% of the 6 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Laurence Jackson School has the highest Attainment 8 score (45.4 in 2026). Among primary schools, Highcliffe Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (66% in 2025).
- 7 schools
- 2 secondary
- 5 primary
Secondary Schools in Guisborough
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurence Jackson School | Good | 45.4 (2026) | -0.17 (2024) | 1,247 |
| 2 | Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College | Good | – | – | – |
Primary Schools in Guisborough
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highcliffe Primary School | Good | 66% (2025) | 260 |
| 2 | Belmont Primary School | Good | 54% (2025) | 392 |
| 3 | Galley Hill Primary School | Needs attention | 54% (2025) | 265 |
| 4 | Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | – | 43% (2025) | 175 |
| 5 | Chaloner Primary School | Good | – | 235 |