Best Secondary Schools in County Durham 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 35 secondary schools in County Durham — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
County Durham Secondary Schools at a Glance
35Secondary Schools in County Durham
77%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (35 inspected)
-0.21Average Progress 8 across 31 schools
28Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in County Durham
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanfield School | County Durham | Good | +0.83 | 71% | 43% |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham | County Durham | Outstanding | +0.64 | 83% | 23% |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall | County Durham | Outstanding | +0.58 | 76% | 53% |
| Sedgefield Community College | County Durham | Outstanding | +0.36 | 70% | 54% |
| Dene Academy | County Durham | Good | +0.33 | 56% | 30% |
| Wellfield School | County Durham | Good | +0.30 | 73% | 21% |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | County Durham | Outstanding | +0.27 | 81% | 59% |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester | County Durham | Requires Improvement | +0.22 | 75% | 59% |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | County Durham | Good | +0.18 | 80% | 28% |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College | County Durham | Good | +0.16 | 76% | 28% |
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