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Schools in County Durham

There are 260 state-funded and grammar schools in County Durham. 14 are rated Outstanding and 159 Good by Ofsted. Each listing shows the year groups, Ofsted rating and how admissions work.

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Applying for a place in County Durham

  • Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027: applications close on 31 October 2026. Offers are sent on 1 March 2027.
  • Starting Reception in September 2027: applications close on 15 January 2027. Offers are sent on 16 April 2027.
  • You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in a different area, and late applications are considered after on-time ones.
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All schools in County Durham, by town

Barnard Castle

Belmont

Bishop Auckland

BISHOP AUCKLAND

Bowburn

Browney

Chester le Street

Co Durham

Consett

Crook

Crook,

Darlington

Durham

DURHAM

Ferryhill

Hartlepool

Houghton le Spring

Kelloe

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Newton Aycliffe

Peterlee

Seaham

SEAHAM

Shildon

Shotton Colliery

Spennymoor

Stanley

Stockton-on-Tees

Trimdon Station

Wingate