Schools in County Durham
273 schools in the County Durham council area: 208 primary, 31 secondary, 4 all-through, 5 sixth form / college, 10 nursery, plus 15 special. 11 are independent. 35 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (208)
- Acre Rigg AcademyState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 47%
- Acre Rigg Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Report card: strong areas· 2026
- All Saints' Catholic Primary School, LanchesterState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Annfield Plain Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Annfield Plain Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 85% Oversubscribed
- Beamish Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2021KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Bearpark Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 31%
- Belmont Cheveley Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Benfieldside Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 52%
- Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Blackhall Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow LawState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 11%
- Bloemfontein Primary SchoolState · Ages 0–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Bluebell Meadow Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Bournmoor Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Bowburn Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Brandon Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 32%
- Browney Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Bullion Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 94%
- Burnhope Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Burnopfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 78%
- Butterknowle Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Byerley Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 73% Oversubscribed
- Byers Green Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Cassop Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Castleside Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 43% Oversubscribed
- Catchgate Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Cestria Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolState · Ages 0–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: areas need attention· 2025KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Chilton AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Cockfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 88%
- Cockton Hill Infant SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024
- Cockton Hill Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Collierley Nursery and Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Consett Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Consett Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Copeland Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Cotherstone Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 40%
- Cotsford Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Coxhoe Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Crook Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Deaf Hill Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Dean Bank Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Delves Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Dene House Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Durham Gilesgate Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Durham Newton Hall Infants' SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024
- Easington CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Easington Colliery Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 72%
- East Stanley SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Ebchester CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Edmondsley Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2019KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Escomb Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Esh CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Esh Winning AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Etherley Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Evenwood Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 86%
- Ferryhill Station Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 20%
- Finchale Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 78%
- Fishburn Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Framwellgate Moor Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 87% Oversubscribed
- Frosterley Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Gainford Church of England Primary School and PreschoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandNot yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 67%
- Green Lane Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 55%
- Greenland Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2025KS2 expected standard: 75%
- Hamsterley Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 14%
- Hartside Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 63% Oversubscribed
- Hesleden Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Howden-le-Wear Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Howletch Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 44%
- Hunwick Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Ingleton CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 89%
- Kelloe Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 76%
- King Street Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Kirk Merrington Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 83% Oversubscribed
- Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 79%
- Langley Moor Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Langley Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Leadgate Primary School - Split SiteState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 47%
- Ludworth Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Lumley Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Lumley Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Middlestone Moor AcademyState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Middleton-In-Teesdale AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Inadequate· 2022KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Montalbo Nursery & Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 85% Oversubscribed
- Moorside Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 43%
- Nettlesworth Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Neville's Cross Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- New Brancepeth Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73%
- New Seaham AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 94%
- Newker Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 69%
- North Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Oakley Cross Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw MoorState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11 · Not applicable · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 22% Oversubscribed
- Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, LeadgateState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, WillingtonState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, ShottonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Ouston Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Peases West AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Pelton Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 48%
- Pittington Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Prince Bishops Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Ramshaw Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Red Rose Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 81%
- Ribbon SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Ropery Walk Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Rosa Street Primary and Nursery AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 70% Oversubscribed
- Roseberry Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Sacriston AcademyState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 88%
- Seaham Trinity Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Seascape Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 7%
- Seaview Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Sedgefield Hardwick Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 87%
- Sedgefield Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Sherburn Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57%
- Shield Row Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65% Oversubscribed
- Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Shotley Bridge Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 59%
- Shotton Hall Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 64% Oversubscribed
- Shotton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Silver Tree Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 52%
- South Hetton PrimaryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57%
- South Stanley Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–7Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
- South Stanley Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74%
- Springmoor Grange SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Andrew's AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2019KS2 expected standard: 46%
- St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73% Oversubscribed
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, SacristonState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 78%
- St Benet's Catholic Primary School, OustonState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 59%
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton ParkState · Ages 3–11 · CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St Charles' Catholic Primary School, TudhoeState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73% Oversubscribed
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-StreetState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 77%
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, CrookState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 69%
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, SeahamState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 75%
- St Francis Horndale CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 25%
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, DurhamState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2021KS2 expected standard: 73%
- St Godrics Catholic Primary School, ThornleyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 43% Oversubscribed
- St Helen Auckland Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Not yet inspectedKS2 expected standard: 43% Oversubscribed
- St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, DurhamState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 85%
- St John's Chapel Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024
- St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, ShildonState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 84%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BlackhallState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Improved significantly· 2025KS2 expected standard: 85% Oversubscribed
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, CoundonState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GilesgateState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 100%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MurtonState · Ages 2–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 71%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary, StanleyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 72%
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 85%
- St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Improved significantly· 2025KS2 expected standard: 76%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard CastleState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 81%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, BlackhillState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton AycliffeState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 66%
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South MoorState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 22%
- St Marys Catholic Primary School, WingateState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 31%
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh VillageState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 81%
- St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 74% Oversubscribed
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, ConsettState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 52%
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, DiptonState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 70%
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley MoorState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, ConsettState · Ages 5–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 47%
- St Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Thomas More Primary School, BelmontState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop AucklandState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 40% Oversubscribed
- St William's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60% Oversubscribed
- Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Stanley (Crook) Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60% Oversubscribed
- Stanley Burnside Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 29%
- Sugar Hill Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Sunnybrow Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 36%
- Tanfield Lea Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 64%
- The Grove Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Thornhill Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 93% Oversubscribed
- Thornley AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Timothy Hackworth Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Toft Hill Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 74% Oversubscribed
- Tow Law Millennium Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 54%
- Tudhoe Colliery Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Vane Road Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Victoria Lane AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Wearhead Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024
- West Cornforth Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 83%
- West Pelton Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- West Rainton Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 76%
- Westlea Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 77%
- Wheatley Hill Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Willington Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Wingate Primary SchoolState · Ages 5–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Witton Gilbert Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 53% Oversubscribed
- Witton-le-Wear Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 56% Oversubscribed
- Wolsingham Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2021KS2 expected standard: 76%
- Woodham Burn Community Primary School and NurseryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2021KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Woodhouse Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023KS2 expected standard: 41%
- Woodland Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Woodlea Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Yohden Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57%
Secondary schools (31)
- Belmont Community SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 53.4 Oversubscribed
- Bishop Barrington AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 39.4
- Consett AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.2
- Delta Independent SchoolIndependent · Ages 13–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 3.9
- Dene AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 41.4
- Durham AcademyState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 37.4
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 55.2 Oversubscribed
- Easington AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 51.8 Oversubscribed
- Ferryhill SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 41.5
- Framwellgate School DurhamState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2024Attainment 8: 45.2
- Greenfield AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2019Attainment 8: 35.7
- Hermitage AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 49.1
- King James I Academy Bishop AucklandState · Ages 11–18Report card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 43.9
- North Durham AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 39.8
- Park View SchoolState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 46.4 Oversubscribed
- Parkside AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.9
- Seaham High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 45.8
- Sedgefield Community CollegeState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 51.5 Oversubscribed
- St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.5
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, LanchesterState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicReport card: expected standard· 2026Attainment 8: 44.9
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 46.4 Oversubscribed
- St Leonard's Catholic School, DurhamState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 57.7
- Staindrop AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2021Attainment 8: 45.6
- Tanfield SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024Attainment 8: 57.5 Oversubscribed
- Teesdale School and Sixth FormState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 49.6
- The Academy at Shotton HallState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024Attainment 8: 52.2 Oversubscribed
- UTC South DurhamState · Ages 14–19Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 39.2
- Wellfield SchoolState · Ages 11–16Not yet inspectedAttainment 8: 47.8
- Whitworth Park AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 50.4 Oversubscribed
- Wolsingham SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 44.7 Oversubscribed
- Woodham AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 48.2 Oversubscribed
All-through schools (4)
- Barnard Castle SchoolIndependent · Ages 4–19 · ChristianIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 43.0
- Durham Cathedral Schools FoundationIndependent · Ages 3–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 31.6
- Open Air EducationIndependent · Ages 4–14Independent inspection
- The Independent Grammar School:DurhamIndependent · Ages 4–16Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 10.9
Sixth form / college schools (5)
- Bishop Auckland CollegeState · Ages 14–99College: FE inspectionAttainment 8: 4.6
- Derwentside CollegeState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspection
- Durham Sixth Form CentreState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: B
- East Durham CollegeState · Ages 14–99College: FE inspectionAttainment 8: 12.1
- New College DurhamState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspectionA-level average: D+
Nursery schools (10)
- Aclet Close Nursery SchoolState · Ages 0–4Ofsted:Good· 2022
- Beechdale Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–5Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023
- Etherley Lane Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Horden Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024
- Langley Moor Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024
- Oxhill Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025
- Rosemary Lane Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Outstanding· 2022
- Seaham Harbour Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024
- Tudhoe Moor Nursery SchoolState · Ages 0–5Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Wingate Community Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Outstanding· 2022
Special schools (15)
- Croft Community SchoolState special · Ages 4–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 2.1
- Durham Trinity School & Sports CollegeState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Elemore Hall SchoolState special · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 7.3
- Evergreen Primary SchoolState special · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Forest Park SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–17Independent inspection
- Highcroft SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–18Independent inspection
- Hope Wood AcademyState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2024Attainment 8: 0.7
- Norman Cornish AcademyState special · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023Attainment 8: 5.7
- North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe SchoolIndependent special · Ages 3–19Independent inspection
- Strawberry LaneIndependent special · Ages 11–19Independent inspection
- The Grange Learning CentreIndependent special · Ages 7–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 7.3
- The Oaks Secondary SchoolState special · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023Attainment 8: 3.5
- Trimdon Hill SchoolIndependent special · Ages 4–11Independent inspection
- Villa Real SchoolState special · Ages 2–19Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Walworth SchoolState special · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
Nearby council areas
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of County Durham may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data