Best Primary Schools in County Durham 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 208 primary schools in County Durham — Ofsted ratings, KS2 results & admissions data.
County Durham Primary Schools at a Glance
208Primary Schools in County Durham
92%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (208 inspected)
192Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Primary Schools in County Durham
| School | Area | Ofsted | KS2 RWM % | Reading | Maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | County Durham | Outstanding | 100% | — | — |
| Thornhill Primary School | County Durham | Outstanding | 93% | — | — |
| Cestria Primary School | County Durham | Good | 93% | — | — |
| Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School | County Durham | Good | 93% | — | — |
| Bullion Lane Primary School | County Durham | Good | 92% | — | — |
| Evenwood Church of England Primary School | County Durham | Good | 92% | — | — |
| Tudhoe Colliery Primary School | County Durham | Good | 90% | — | — |
| Hesleden Primary School | County Durham | Requires Improvement | 89% | — | — |
| Burnopfield Primary School | County Durham | Good | 86% | — | — |
| St William's Catholic Primary School | County Durham | Good | 86% | — | — |
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