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Durham secondary schools offer diverse options across the historic cathedral city, with Durham High School for Girls and Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation among the top-ranked independent schools, while Durham Johnston Comprehensive School leads among state comprehensives. With 9 secondary schools serving Durham, families in Gilesgate, Crossgate, and Neville's Cross have access to a mix of independent and state options. However, 50% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 86%, indicating varied quality across the area. The average Attainment 8 score of 49 exceeds England's 41, showing solid academic performance despite lower Ofsted ratings. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Belmont Community School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Independent Grammar School:Durham | Independent | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #1 | Durham High School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Girls | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Framwellgate School Durham | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Durham Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
