How many state-funded options are listed in Durham?

This page currently lists 43 state-funded schools in Durham. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state primary schools in Durham ranked?

We rank schools using KS2 attainment, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained primary schools in Durham?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this primary schools group.

Best State Primary Schools in Durham

Browse state-funded primary and all-through schools using the same ranking and map tools as the main hub. This page currently lists 43 schools in Durham. Schools featured here include Framwellgate Moor Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School.

Key Performance Metrics for Durham

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Durham66%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Durham9%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Durham82%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Durham7.3/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Durham

66%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Durham

9%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Durham

82%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Durham

7.3/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Durham

Showing 1-20 of 43 schools

Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Framwellgate Moor
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Gilesgate
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Crossgate
Sacriston Academy
Sacriston
St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
Gilesgate
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
Lanchester
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Framwellgate Moor
Langley Moor Primary School
Langley Moor
Coxhoe Primary School
Coxhoe
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Esh Village
Finchale Primary School
Newton Hall
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
High Shincliffe
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
Belmont
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Shotton
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Neville's Cross
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
Lanchester
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Durham City Centre
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
Sacriston
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
New Brancepeth
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Belmont