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  • Durham High School for Girls
  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
  • Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
  • St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
  • St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
  • Framwellgate School Durham
  • Belmont Community School
  • Durham Academy
  • The Independent Grammar School:Durham
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Durham Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Durham. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Durham

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Independent · All-through
#1DURHAM
#214England

Durham High School for Girls

Farewell Hall, South Road, Durham, DH1 3TB
Durham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
311 pupils
Girls
3-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3DURHAM
#561England

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU
Durham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,689 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School260 offers / 780 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#2DURHAM
#396England

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

Quarryheads Lane, Durham, DH1 4SZ
Durham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
760 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4DURHAM
#1,151England

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

North End, Durham, DH1 4NG
Durham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,361 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School192 offers / 481 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5DURHAM
#1,243England

St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester

Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD
Durham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,315 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School230 offers / 449 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6DURHAM
#1,463England

Framwellgate School Durham

Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ
Durham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,276 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School206 offers / 556 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#7DURHAM
#1,497England

Belmont Community School

The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG
Durham council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
823 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School186 offers / 270 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8DURHAM
#3,594England

Durham Academy

Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NG
Durham council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
372 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School89 offers / 148 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · All-through
Unranked

The Independent Grammar School:Durham

Acton Road, Durham, DH7 9QF
Durham council
No rankings available
94 pupils
Mixed
4-16 years
None
Nursery
Details

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Neighbourhoods in Durham

Belmont is a popular residential pocket within the Durham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Durham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Belmont Community SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Belmont Community School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Brandon is a popular residential pocket within the Durham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Durham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Independent Grammar School:DurhamIndependentAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Independent Grammar School:DurhamN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Crossgate Moor is a popular residential pocket within the Durham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Durham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Durham High School for GirlsIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#3Durham Johnston Comprehensive SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Durham High School for Girls#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Framwellgate Moor is a popular residential pocket within the Durham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Durham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Framwellgate School DurhamStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Framwellgate School Durham#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Lanchester is a popular residential pocket within the Durham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Durham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, LanchesterStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

North End is a popular residential pocket within the Durham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Durham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4St Leonard's Catholic School, DurhamStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Quarryheads is a popular residential pocket within the Durham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Durham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Durham Cathedral Schools FoundationIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Ushaw Moor is a popular residential pocket within the Durham area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Durham and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Durham AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Durham Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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