Durham Johnston Comprehensive School vs St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.8 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
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
| Measure | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Durham, North East | St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 185 | #227 of 811 |
| National rank | #474 of 4,090 | #4425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,667 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,667 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | – |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamjohnston.org.uk | www.stoswaldsdurham.net |
The verdict
- •Durham Johnston Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 67.3).
- •Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,667 students compared with 137.
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 St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Durham Johnston Comprehensive School ranks higher (83.9 vs 67.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.8 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. St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Johnston Comprehensive School and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School rank in North East?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is 8th of 185 and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is 227th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).