2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Durham Area

Schools in the Durham built-up area. Durham sixth form schools achieve 29% of students gaining A*/A grades at A-Level, above the England average of 25%, with 58% achieving A*/A/B grades compared to 50% nationally. St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is the top-ranked independent option, while Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and Durham High School lead among state sixth form providers, offering strong academic pathways for university preparation. With 7 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. Sixth form providers have an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.6/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.7/10 (Excellent). Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.