Find All Schools in Durham - 268 Schools

Facts About Durham Schools

69,465 pupils are attending 268 schools in Durham in 2023/24. This includes 251 state funded and 5 independent schools.
The top ranked schools in Durham are Ferryhill Station Primary School, Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, and Cotsford Primary School. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade.

Top 5 Nurseries

Ferryhill Station Primary School
- Good
- A+Snobe Grade
- Age 2-11
- 64 students
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
- Good
- A+Snobe Grade
- Age 2-11
- 193 students
Cotsford Primary School
- Good
- ASnobe Grade
- Age 4-11
- 164 students
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
- Outstanding
- ASnobe Grade
- Age 2-11
- 362 students
Sunnybrow Primary School
- Good
- A-Snobe Grade
- Age 3-11
- 72 students

The Oaks Secondary School
- Outstanding
- ASnobe Grade
- Age 11-19
- 348 students
The Academy at Shotton Hall
- Outstanding
- ASnobe Grade
- Age 11-16
- 1162 students
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
- Outstanding
- ASnobe Grade
- Age 11-18
- 1673 students
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
- Outstanding
- ASnobe Grade
- Age 11-18
- 720 students
Elemore Hall School
- Good
- A-Snobe Grade
- Age 11-16
- 180 students

Durham High School
- Age 3-18
- 326 students
- Fee yearly: £1,582 to £4,984
Durham School
- Age 3-18
- 753 students
- Fee yearly: £2,330 to £5,878
Barnard Castle School
- Age 4-19
- 717 students
- Fee yearly: £2,542 to £5,166
Delta Independent School
- Age 13-16
- 57 students
- Fee yearly: £3,900 to £4,225
The Independent Grammar School:Durham
- Good
- Age 4-16
- 83 students

To apply for your child's admission, visit https://www.durham.gov.uk/schools

Sep 01, 2023

Star of application process

Durham start accepting application for admissions. Parents can start applying for a school online at https://education.durham.gov.uk/SynergyWeb/Parents/default.aspx

Jan 15, 2024

End of application process

The closing date for applications. Durham will class any application or change you make after this date as late.

Apr 16, 2024

Offer day

Emails to residents who applied online will be sent.

Letters to residents who applied using a paper application form will be sent.

Frequently asked questions

Is school free in Durham?

Yes, 2 schools are free in Durham. 68.2% of pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals out of 69,465 pupils.

Are schools in Durham good?

Total 0.85% of schools are currently judged to be good or outstanding by Ofsted in Durham. List of ofsted outstanding & good schools:

Which is largest school in Durham?

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is Largest school in Durham with 1,673 pupils.

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