Durham Johnston Comprehensive School vs Durham Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Durham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,667 students
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
1,747 students
| Measure | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Durham, North East | Durham Sixth Form Centre Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #8 of 185 | – |
| National rank | #474 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 1,667 | 1,747 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,667 | 1,747 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.7 | 39.8 |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamjohnston.org.uk | www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Durham Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,747 students compared with 1,667.
- •Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a local authority school while Durham Sixth Form Centre is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School better than Durham Sixth Form Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and Durham Sixth Form Centre?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School: 1,667. Durham Sixth Form Centre: 1,747. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and Durham Sixth Form Centre rank in North East?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is 8th of 185 and Durham Sixth Form Centre is unranked among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).