How many schools are there in Durham?

There are 53 schools in Durham listed on FindGreatSchools: 45 primary, 6 secondary and 2 special. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Durham?

Under our composite score, St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is the highest-ranked primary school and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is the highest-ranked secondary school in Durham. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for Durham, linked from its section above.

The best schools in Durham

Compare 53 schools in Durham on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score, plus every special school in the area. Top of the list: St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School (primary) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (secondary).

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