How many state-funded options are listed in Durham?

This page currently lists 6 state-funded schools in Durham. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state secondary schools in Durham ranked?

We rank schools using GCSE outcomes, 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 secondary 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 secondary schools group.

Best State Secondary Schools in Durham

Compare state secondary schools using GCSE-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 6 schools in Durham. Schools featured here include St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and Belmont Community School.

Key Performance Metrics for Durham

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Durham45%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Durham47.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Durham39%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Durham4.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Durham7.4/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Durham

45%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Durham

47.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Durham

39%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Durham

4.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Durham

7.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Durham

Showing 1-6 of 6 schools

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
North End
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor
Belmont Community School
Belmont
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Lanchester
Framwellgate School Durham
Framwellgate Moor
Durham Academy
Ushaw Moor