Education watchdog Ofsted usually visits schools every four years with inspections lasting around two days.
According to the latest data, seven schools in the town have been given the top “outstanding” grade.
See which they are in our gallery below.
Wynyard Church of England Primary School, which is situated within’s Stockton’s local authority boundaries, is also rated “outstanding” after a 2018 inspection.
1. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Crawford Street, Seaton Carew
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in January 2010. Photo: Frank Reid
2. St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, King Oswy Drive
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2008. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Springwell School, Wiltshire Way
Springwell School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2009. Photo: National World
4. Stranton Primary School, Southburn Terrace
Stranton Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2012. Photo: Frank Reid