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Best Secondary Schools in County Durham

Families in County Durham searching for the best secondary schools can use our complete guide to compare 51 local schools. From Ofsted ratings to exam performance, we make school selection easier.

Best schools in County Durham by school phase

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1

Durham High School for Girls

Not Rated

Pupils: None, Age: 3-18, Gender: Girls

Farewell Hall, Durham, DH1 3TB

1913843226

2

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Requires improvement

Pupils: 1408, Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

North End, Durham, DH1 4NG

1913848575

3

The Academy at Shotton Hall

Outstanding

Pupils: 1162, Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Passfield Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AU

1915180222

4

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Outstanding

Pupils: 1673, Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU

1913843887

5

Tanfield School

Inadequate

Pupils: 701, Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, DH9 8AY

1207232881

6

Sedgefield Community College

Outstanding

Pupils: 991, Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Hawthorn Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3DD

1740617777

7

Teesdale School and Sixth Form

Outstanding

Pupils: 720, Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH

1833638166

8

Belmont Community School

Good

Pupils: 814, Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Buckinghamshire Road, Durham, DH1 2QP

1913865715

9

Easington Academy

Good

Pupils: 795, Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Stockton Road, Peterlee, SR8 3AY

1915270757

10

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

Requires improvement

Pupils: 1375, Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Consett Road, Durham, DH7 0RD

1207520424