What is the best primary school in Durham?

On our composite score, St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is the top-ranked primary school in Durham, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Durham?

There are 44 primary schools in Durham with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Durham ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Durham?

Applications for Reception places in Durham starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Durham

Compare 44 top-rated primary schools in Durham, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School.

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Compare the top two side by side: St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School vs St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham

The best primary schools in Durham

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St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School

St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham

St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley

Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School

Framwellgate Moor Primary School

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

Wheatley Hill Community Primary School

Coxhoe Primary School

Pittington Primary School

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

Finchale Primary School

Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery

Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

Langley Moor Primary School

Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School

Durham Gilesgate Primary School

Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School

Sacriston Academy

All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester

Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School

New Brancepeth Primary Academy

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor

Sherburn Primary School

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton

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