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Secondary schools in County Durham

There are 30 secondary schools in County Durham. 2 are rated Outstanding and 16 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.
  • 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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Secondary schools in County Durham, by town

Barnard Castle

Bishop Auckland

Chester le Street

Consett

Crook

Darlington

Durham

Ferryhill

Newton Aycliffe

Peterlee

Seaham

Spennymoor

Stanley

Stockton-on-Tees

Wingate