The best secondary schools in County Durham

Compare 30 top-rated secondary schools in County Durham, ranked by Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham.

Local Authority 30 scored secondary schools

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Compare the top two side by side: St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham vs Tanfield School

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Ofsted: Outstanding
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Durham, DH1 4NG

Tanfield School

Ofsted: Strong
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Location
Stanley, DH9 8AY

The Academy at Shotton Hall

Ofsted: Outstanding
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Peterlee, SR8 1AU

Sedgefield Community College

Ofsted: Outstanding
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3DD

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Ofsted: Strong
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Location
Durham, DH1 4SU

Teesdale School and Sixth Form

Ofsted: Outstanding
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Location
Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH

Belmont Community School

Ofsted: Good
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Location
Durham, DH1 2AG

Easington Academy

Ofsted: Strong
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Peterlee, SR8 3AY

St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

Ofsted: Expected
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Durham, DH7 0RD

Park View School

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Chester le Street, DH3 3QA

Woodham Academy

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX

St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT

Hermitage Academy

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Chester le Street, DH2 3AD

Whitworth Park Academy

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Location
Spennymoor, DL16 7LN

Parkside Academy

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Crook, DL15 0QF

Wolsingham School

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DJ

St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Peterlee, SR8 1DE

Dene Academy

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Peterlee, SR8 5RL

Staindrop Academy

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Location
Darlington, DL2 3JU

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

Ofsted: Expected
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ

Framwellgate School Durham

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Durham, DH1 5BQ

Consett Academy

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Location
Consett, DH8 6LZ

Seaham High School

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Seaham, SR7 0BH

Ferryhill School

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Location
Ferryhill, DL17 8RW

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