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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
  • Durham Sixth Form Centre
  • New College Durham
  • Durham Trinity School & Sports College
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Durham Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Durham. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Durham

Map
Independent · All-through
#1DURHAM
#128England

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
#2DURHAM
#287England

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
#4DURHAM
#559England

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
#5DURHAM
#1,034England

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
#6DURHAM
#1,435England

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
#8DURHAM
#2,093England

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 · Post-16
#3DURHAM
#438England

Durham Sixth Form Centre

Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, DH1 1SG
Durham council
A-Level
Oxbridge
1,619 pupils
Mixed
16-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Post-16
#7DURHAM
#2,073England

New College Durham

Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES
Durham council
A-Level
Oxbridge
Mixed
16-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Durham Trinity School & Sports College

Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB
Durham council
Ofsted Rating
Good
246 pupils
Mixed
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Durham

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Durham. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Durham

Aykley Heads is a popular area within the Durham region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Durham and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ADurham Trinity School & Sports CollegeStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Durham Trinity School & Sports CollegeN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Crossgate Moor is a popular area within the Durham region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Durham and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Durham High School for GirlsIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#2Durham 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#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Framwellgate Moor is a popular area within the Durham region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Durham and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Framwellgate School DurhamStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#7New College DurhamStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Framwellgate School Durham#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
New College Durham#7
School Type: State
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 16-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Lanchester is a popular area within the Durham region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Durham and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, LanchesterStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester#6
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 area within the Durham region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Durham and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Leonard's Catholic School, DurhamStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Quarryheads is a popular area within the Durham region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Durham and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Durham Cathedral Schools FoundationIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

The Sands is a popular area within the Durham region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Durham and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Durham Sixth Form CentreStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot applicable
Durham Sixth Form Centre#3
School Type: State
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 16-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not applicable

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