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Schools in County Durham, North East (2025)

244 schools · 70,405 students · 135 academy, 104 local authority, 5 independent · median Pupils on roll 196.

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Ranked schools in County Durham

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.

  1. 1
    95
    New Seaham AcademySeaham · Academy Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
  2. 2
    93
    St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 397 students
  3. 3
    90
    Sedgefield Hardwick Primary AcademyStockton-on-Tees · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
  4. 4
    90
    Montalbo Nursery & Primary SchoolBarnard Castle · Local authority Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
  5. 5
    88
    Finchale Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
  6. 6
    88
    Framwellgate Moor Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 375 students
  7. 7
    88
    Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolDarlington · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
  8. 8
    86
    Red Rose Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 294 students
  9. 9
    85
    St Leonard's Catholic School, DurhamDurham · Academy Secondary57.7 Attainment 8 · 1,293 students
  10. 10
    84
    Cockfield Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 115 students
  11. 11
    84
    Durham Johnston Comprehensive SchoolDurham · Local authority Secondary55.2 Attainment 8 · 1,667 students
  12. 12
    83
    St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard CastleBarnard Castle · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
  13. 13
    83
    Coxhoe Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 309 students
  14. 14
    82
    Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 455 students
  15. 15
    81
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BlackhallHartlepool · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 84 students
  16. 16
    81
    Thornhill Primary SchoolShildon · Local authority Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
  17. 17
    79
    Cestria Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
  18. 18
    79
    St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-StreetChester le Street · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
  19. 19
    78
    St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary SchoolSEAHAM · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 308 students
  20. 20
    78
    Durham Newton Hall Infants' SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary– · 110 students
  21. 21
    78
    St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh VillageDurham · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
  22. 22
    77
    Tanfield SchoolStanley · Academy Secondary57.5 Attainment 8 · 739 students
  23. 23
    77
    St Godric's Catholic Primary School, DurhamDurham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
  24. 24
    76
    Evenwood Church of England Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
  25. 25
    76
    All Saints' Catholic Primary School, LanchesterDurham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
  26. 26
    76
    Langley Moor Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
  27. 27
    75
    Burnopfield Primary SchoolNewcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 351 students
  28. 28
    75
    St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, SeahamSeaham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
  29. 29
    75
    Sedgefield Primary SchoolStockton-on-Tees · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
  30. 30
    75
    Kirk Merrington Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
  31. 31
    74
    St Bede's Catholic Primary School, SacristonDurham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
  32. 32
    74
    Toft Hill Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
  33. 33
    73
    West Cornforth Primary SchoolFerryhill · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
  34. 34
    72
    Browney Primary AcademyBrowney · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
  35. 35
    72
    Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School AcademyFerryhill · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 248 students
  36. 36
    71
    St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
  37. 37
    70
    Lumley Junior SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 186 students
  38. 38
    70
    Byerley Park Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
  39. 39
    70
    St Thomas More Primary School, BelmontBelmont · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 107 students
  40. 40
    69
    Nettlesworth Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
  41. 41
    69
    Sedgefield Community CollegeStockton-on-Tees · Academy Secondary51.5 Attainment 8 · 982 students
  42. 42
    69
    Belmont Community SchoolDurham · Local authority Secondary53.4 Attainment 8 · 887 students
  43. 43
    68
    Teesdale School and Sixth FormBarnard Castle · Academy Secondary49.6 Attainment 8 · 684 students
  44. 44
    68
    Tudhoe Colliery Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
  45. 45
    68
    Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
  46. 46
    68
    Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 261 students
  47. 47
    68
    Sacriston AcademyDurham · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
  48. 48
    68
    Vane Road Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 427 students
  49. 49
    67
    St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
  50. 50
    67
    Wolsingham Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 163 students
  51. 51
    66
    Collierley Nursery and Primary SchoolStanley · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 147 students
  52. 52
    65
    The Academy at Shotton HallPeterlee · Academy Secondary52.2 Attainment 8 · 1,202 students
  53. 53
    65
    Ebchester CofE Primary SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
  54. 54
    65
    Easington AcademyPeterlee · Academy Secondary51.8 Attainment 8 · 769 students
  55. 55
    63
    St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolFerryhill · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
  56. 56
    62
    Neville's Cross Primary School and NurseryDurham · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 277 students
  57. 57
    62
    Whitworth Park AcademySpennymoor · Academy Secondary50.4 Attainment 8 · 996 students
  58. 58
    62
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary, StanleyStanley · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
  59. 59
    62
    Westlea Primary SchoolSeaham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 247 students
  60. 60
    62
    Kelloe Primary SchoolKelloe · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 124 students
  61. 61
    61
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GilesgateDurham · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
  62. 62
    61
    Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
  63. 63
    61
    Greenland Community Primary SchoolStanley · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 318 students
  64. 64
    61
    Belmont Cheveley Park Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
  65. 65
    60
    Easington CofE Primary SchoolPeterlee · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
  66. 66
    60
    St Mary's Catholic Primary School, BlackhillConsett · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
  67. 67
    59
    Shotton Hall Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
  68. 68
    59
    Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, ShottonDurham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 156 students
  69. 69
    59
    Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPeterlee · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
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    58
    South Stanley Junior SchoolStanley · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
  71. 71
    58
    Hunwick Primary SchoolCrook · Academy Primary– · 114 students
  72. 72
    58
    Bullion Lane Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 292 students
  73. 73
    57
    Ropery Walk Primary SchoolSeaham · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
  74. 74
    55
    Lumley Infant and Nursery SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary– · 139 students
  75. 75
    55
    New Brancepeth Primary AcademyDurham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 109 students
  76. 76
    54
    Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary– · 179 students
  77. 77
    54
    Hermitage AcademyChester le Street · Academy Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 881 students
  78. 78
    54
    Pittington Primary SchoolDURHAM · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
  79. 79
    54
    St Charles' Catholic Primary School, TudhoeSpennymoor · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 232 students
  80. 80
    54
    Woodham AcademyNewton Aycliffe · Academy Secondary48.2 Attainment 8 · 1,071 students
  81. 81
    53
    Parkside AcademyCrook · Academy Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 833 students
  82. 82
    53
    St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form CollegeBishop Auckland · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 1,229 students
  83. 83
    53
    Wellfield SchoolWingate · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 862 students
  84. 84
    53
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
  85. 85
    53
    Witton-le-Wear Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
  86. 86
    53
    Easington Colliery Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 525 students
  87. 87
    53
    Newker Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 340 students
  88. 88
    53
    Ouston Primary SchoolChester le Street · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 259 students
  89. 89
    52
    St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, LanchesterDurham · Academy Secondary44.9 Attainment 8 · 1,240 students
  90. 90
    52
    Park View SchoolChester le Street · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 1,631 students
  91. 91
    51
    Shotley Bridge Primary SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 344 students
  92. 92
    51
    Springmoor Grange SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
  93. 93
    51
    St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, DiptonStanley · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 141 students
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    50
    St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley MoorDURHAM · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
  95. 95
    50
    Framwellgate School DurhamDurham · Academy Secondary45.2 Attainment 8 · 1,204 students
  96. 96
    50
    Bournmoor Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
  97. 97
    50
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MurtonSeaham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 127 students
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    49
    Consett Infant SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary– · 153 students
  99. 99
    49
    Roseberry Primary and Nursery SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 266 students
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    49
    Consett Junior SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
  101. 101
    48
    Ribbon SchoolSeaham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 514 students
  102. 102
    48
    Rosa Street Primary and Nursery AcademySpennymoor · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
  103. 103
    48
    Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolChester le Street · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 260 students
  104. 104
    48
    Esh CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolDurham · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
  105. 105
    47
    St Benet's Catholic Primary School, OustonChester le Street · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
  106. 106
    47
    Staindrop AcademyDarlington · Academy Secondary45.6 Attainment 8 · 504 students
  107. 107
    47
    St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, CoundonBishop Auckland · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
  108. 108
    46
    Deaf Hill Primary SchoolTrimdon Station · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 154 students
  109. 109
    45
    St Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolCrook · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
  110. 110
    45
    Hartside Primary AcademyCrook · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 241 students
  111. 111
    45
    Wolsingham SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Secondary44.7 Attainment 8 · 774 students
  112. 112
    45
    South Hetton PrimaryDurham · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
  113. 113
    44
    West Rainton Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students
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    44
    St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, ShildonShildon · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
  115. 115
    44
    St William's Catholic Primary SchoolTrimdon Station · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
  116. 116
    44
    Seaham High SchoolSeaham · Academy Secondary45.8 Attainment 8 · 1,095 students
  117. 117
    44
    Woodlea Primary SchoolHoughton le Spring · Academy Primary– · 197 students
  118. 118
    43
    Chilton AcademyFerryhill · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 292 students
  119. 119
    43
    Shotton Primary SchoolShotton Colliery · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 289 students
  120. 120
    43
    Ludworth Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 84 students
  121. 121
    42
    Seaview Primary SchoolSeaham · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
  122. 122
    41
    Escomb Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
  123. 123
    41
    Middlestone Moor AcademyDurham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 265 students
  124. 124
    40
    Brandon Primary AcademyDurham · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 280 students
  125. 125
    40
    Consett AcademyConsett · Academy Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 1,493 students
  126. 126
    40
    Wheatley Hill Community Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
  127. 127
    40
    St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form CollegePeterlee · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 891 students
  128. 128
    40
    Witton Gilbert Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
  129. 129
    39
    Cassop Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
  130. 130
    39
    Stanley (Crook) Primary SchoolCrook · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 128 students
  131. 131
    39
    St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, CrookCrook · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
  132. 132
    39
    Oakley Cross Primary School and NurseryBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 161 students
  133. 133
    39
    St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, ConsettConsett · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
  134. 134
    38
    Castleside Primary SchoolConsett · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
  135. 135
    38
    St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton AycliffeNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 162 students
  136. 136
    37
    Etherley Lane Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
  137. 137
    37
    Dene House Primary SchoolPeterlee · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
  138. 138
    37
    Sherburn Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
  139. 139
    37
    Tanfield Lea Community Primary SchoolStanley · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 325 students
  140. 140
    37
    Seaham Trinity Primary SchoolSeaham · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
  141. 141
    36
    Green Lane Church of England Primary SchoolBarnard Castle · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
  142. 142
    36
    St Godrics Catholic Primary School, ThornleyDurham · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
  143. 143
    36
    Barnard Castle SchoolBarnard Castle · Independent All-through43.0 Attainment 8 · 558 students
  144. 144
    35
    Shield Row Primary SchoolStanley · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
  145. 145
    34
    St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, ConsettConsett · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 372 students
  146. 146
    34
    Cotherstone Primary SchoolBarnard Castle · Local authority Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
  147. 147
    33
    Blackhall Primary SchoolHartlepool · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 310 students
  148. 148
    32
    Bloemfontein Primary SchoolStanley · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 127 students
  149. 149
    32
    Esh Winning AcademyDurham · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 287 students
  150. 150
    32
    Woodham Burn Community Primary School and NurseryNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
  151. 151
    32
    King James I Academy Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland · Academy Secondary43.9 Attainment 8 · 936 students
  152. 152
    31
    Bowburn Primary SchoolBowburn · Academy Primary– · 438 students
  153. 153
    31
    Middleton-In-Teesdale AcademyBarnard Castle · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 73 students
  154. 154
    31
    Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, WillingtonCrook · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 122 students
  155. 155
    31
    Yohden Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
  156. 156
    30
    Howletch Lane Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
  157. 157
    30
    Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw MoorDurham · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
  158. 158
    30
    Byers Green Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
  159. 159
    30
    Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, LeadgateConsett · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 60 students
  160. 160
    30
    King Street Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
  161. 161
    29
    East Stanley SchoolStanley · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
  162. 162
    28
    Bluebell Meadow Primary SchoolTrimdon Station · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  163. 163
    28
    Silver Tree Primary School and NurseryDurham · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
  164. 164
    28
    Sugar Hill Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
  165. 165
    28
    UTC South DurhamNewton Aycliffe · Academy Secondary39.2 Attainment 8 · 421 students
  166. 166
    28
    Thornley AcademyDurham · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 124 students
  167. 167
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    Pelton Community Primary SchoolChester le Street · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
  168. 168
    27
    Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary SchoolBISHOP AUCKLAND · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 123 students
  169. 169
    26
    Howden-le-Wear Primary SchoolCrook · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
  170. 170
    25
    Dene AcademyPeterlee · Academy Secondary41.4 Attainment 8 · 638 students
  171. 171
    25
    Langley Park Primary SchoolDurham · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
  172. 172
    25
    Stanley Burnside Primary SchoolStanley · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
  173. 173
    25
    Cotsford Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
  174. 174
    25
    Ferryhill SchoolFerryhill · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 727 students
  175. 175
    24
    North Durham AcademyStanley · Academy Secondary39.8 Attainment 8 · 935 students
  176. 176
    23
    Crook Primary SchoolCrook · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 342 students
  177. 177
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    North Park Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 243 students
  178. 178
    22
    Edmondsley Primary AcademyDurham · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 163 students
  179. 179
    22
    Laurel Avenue Community Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
  180. 180
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    Bearpark Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
  181. 181
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    Moorside Primary AcademyConsett · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 123 students
  182. 182
    21
    Dean Bank Primary and Nursery SchoolFerryhill · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
  183. 183
    21
    Annfield Plain Infant SchoolStanley · Academy Primary– · 106 students
  184. 184
    21
    Peases West AcademyCrook · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 126 students
  185. 185
    20
    St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
  186. 186
    20
    Durham Gilesgate Primary SchoolDurham · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 164 students
  187. 187
    20
    Wingate Primary SchoolWingate · Academy Primary– · 347 students
  188. 188
    20
    Bishop Barrington AcademyBishop Auckland · Academy Secondary39.4 Attainment 8 · 599 students
  189. 189
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    Copeland Road Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary– · 130 students
  190. 190
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    Tow Law Millennium Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
  191. 191
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    Willington Primary SchoolCrook · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 156 students
  192. 192
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    Durham Cathedral Schools FoundationQuarryheads Lane · Independent All-through31.6 Attainment 8 · 661 students
  193. 193
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    St Helen Auckland Community Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
  194. 194
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    Timothy Hackworth Primary SchoolShildon · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
  195. 195
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    Victoria Lane AcademyBishop Auckland · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
  196. 196
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    Leadgate Primary School - Split SiteConsett · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
  197. 197
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    St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South MoorStanley · Academy Primary22% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
  198. 198
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    Cockton Hill Junior SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
  199. 199
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    Acre Rigg AcademyPeterlee · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 257 students
  200. 200
    16
    Hesleden Primary SchoolHartlepool · Local authority Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 85 students
  201. 201
    16
    Annfield Plain Junior SchoolStanley · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
  202. 202
    15
    Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary SchoolConsett · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 126 students
  203. 203
    15
    Catchgate Primary SchoolStanley · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
  204. 204
    15
    Durham AcademyDurham · Academy Secondary37.4 Attainment 8 · 405 students
  205. 205
    15
    Greenfield AcademyNewton Aycliffe · Academy Secondary35.7 Attainment 8 · 566 students
  206. 206
    14
    St Andrew's AcademyBishop Auckland · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
  207. 207
    14
    Burnhope Primary SchoolDurham · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 69 students
  208. 208
    12
    Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery SchoolFerryhill · Local authority Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
  209. 209
    11
    Fishburn Primary SchoolStockton-on-Tees · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 111 students
  210. 210
    11
    Acre Rigg Infant SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary– · 252 students
  211. 211
    9
    The Grove Primary SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
  212. 212
    9
    Cockton Hill Infant SchoolBishop Auckland · Local authority Primary– · 146 students
  213. 213
    9
    Prince Bishops Community Primary SchoolBishop Auckland · Academy Primary– · 210 students
  214. 214
    9
    Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow LawBishop Auckland · Academy Primary11% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
  215. 215
    8
    Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Academy Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
  216. 216
    8
    Delves Lane Primary SchoolConsett · Local authority Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 274 students
  217. 217
    7
    Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPeterlee · Academy Primary– · 99 students
  218. 218
    7
    St Marys Catholic Primary School, WingateCo Durham · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 67 students
  219. 219
    7
    South Stanley Infant and Nursery SchoolStanley · Academy Primary– · 113 students
  220. 220
    7
    St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, DurhamDurham · Academy Primary– · 167 students
  221. 221
    4
    St Francis Horndale CofE Primary SchoolNewton Aycliffe · Local authority Primary25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 147 students
  222. 222
    4
    The Independent Grammar School:DurhamEsh Winning · Independent All-through10.9 Attainment 8 · 132 students
  223. 223
    3
    Seascape Primary SchoolPeterlee · Local authority Primary7% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 263 students
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    2
    Woodhouse Primary AcademyBishop Auckland · Academy Primary– · 176 students

Other schools in County Durham

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

89.6

Ingleton CofE Primary School

Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11

48 students

88.3

Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School

Barnard Castle · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11

39 students

87.3

Woodland Primary School

Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11

25 students

68.3

Frosterley Primary School

Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11

32 students

64.3

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool

Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11

42 students

60.8

Hamsterley Primary School

Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11

36 students

60.8

St John's Chapel Primary School

Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11

24 students

56.3

Wearhead Primary School

Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11

11 students

40.8

Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11

56 students

38.2

St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park

Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11

57 students

33.1

Ramshaw Primary School

Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11

54 students

26.4

Beamish Primary School

Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11

48 students

14.8

Butterknowle Primary School

Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11

54 students

13.4

West Pelton Primary School

Stanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11

55 students

5.7

Sunnybrow Primary School

Crook · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11

54 students

3.5

Ferryhill Station Primary School

Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11

59 students

2.5

Delta Independent School

Consett · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16

46 students

–

Benfieldside Primary School

Consett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11

–

Durham Sixth Form Centre

Durham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19

1,747 students

–

Open Air Education

Castle Eden Dene Nnr · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14

21 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in County Durham?

New Seaham Academy is the highest-ranked school in County Durham with a Success Index (England) of 95.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in County Durham?

County Durham has 244 schools (208 primary, 31 secondary, 4 all-through, 1 sixth form) educating 70,405 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in County Durham?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in County Durham is 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.