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Durham sixth form schools achieve 25% of students gaining A*/A grades at A-Level, above the England average of 24%, with 50% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 47% nationally. Durham High School for Girls is the top-ranked independent option, while Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and Durham Sixth Form Centre lead among state sixth form providers, offering strong academic pathways for university preparation. With 9 sixth form schools serving Durham, students across the city centre, Framwellgate Moor, and Neville's Cross benefit from a mix of independent and comprehensive options. 60% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Durham Trinity School & Sports College | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Durham High School for Girls | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Girls | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #2 | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | New College Durham | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| #8 | Framwellgate School Durham | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Durham Sixth Form Centre | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not applicable |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
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