Schools near DH6
Durham, County Durham · ranked for your family, with the reasons
5 state primary schools within 2 miles and 6 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DH6, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near DH6
5 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of DH6, ranked by what matters to you.
- 68of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.89 miles
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points
Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.1 of 20 points
0.89 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 4.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 15.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 67of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (Concerns) (2024) · 0.70 miles
How it scored 67
- Resultsmatters5.3 of 20 points
Better than 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2024: School remains Good (Concerns). Ofsted
- Distancematters13 of 20 points
0.70 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 17.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 39% in England · places reached 1.06 miles in 2026
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points
Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters11.8 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.06 miles away; this school is 1.50 miles from the middle of DH6, further than that. 6 applicants were refused a place. Hampshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little10 of 10 points
Classes average 15.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 57of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points
Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.4 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points
Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Absence 4.8% (similar schools 5.3%) · classes of 24 on average · 1.5 miles
How it scored 37
- Resultsmatters2 of 20 points
Better than 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters5 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 12 of 13. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points
Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near DH6
6 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of DH6, ranked by what matters to you.
- 66of 100
Places reached 3.84 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 40% in England
How it scored 66
- Resultsmatters12.1 of 20 points
Top 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.15 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters5.6 of 20 points
3.6 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.84 miles away; this school is 3.61 miles from the middle of DH6, closer than that. Durham County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 8.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points
Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 62of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 14% in England · classes of 22 on average
How it scored 62
- Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points
Top 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.58 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, July 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters4 of 20 points
4.0 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 266 of 277. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 7.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points
Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 37% in England
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points
Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, December 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters2.3 of 20 points
4.4 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 123.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.9 of 10 points
Classes average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · classes of 23 on average
How it scored 55
- Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points
Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.22 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters3.1 of 20 points
4.2 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 67.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points
Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 46of 100
Results: top 28% in England · classes of 23 on average · 3.4 miles
How it scored 46
- Resultsmatters14.5 of 20 points
Top 28% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.30 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted
- Distancematters6.4 of 20 points
3.4 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 151 of 152. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 45.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points
Classes average 23.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 43of 100
Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: better than 41% of schools in England · classes of 23 on average
How it scored 43
- Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points
Better than 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.12 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters2.5 of 20 points
4.4 miles from the middle of DH6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 184 of 202. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 25.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points
Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.
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