Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU
Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)
SecondaryCommunity schoolMixed
About the school
“From its foundation in 1901, Durham Johnston has always had a very distinct ethos. The school motto first featured as part of the school badge in 1926 and we have always encouraged students to ‘dare to be wise’.”
Established school - open since before current records began.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 10 April 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
Admissions for this school are handled by County Durham, not by this site.
Go to County Durham's admissions page →Details
- Number of pupils
- 1688
- Phone
- 01913843887
- Website
- www.durhamjohnston.org.uk