Best Boarding Schools in County Durham
4 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- There are 4 boarding schools in County Durham, accounting for 1.0% of all schools in the area, which is in line with the national average of 1.2%.
- These schools have a strong Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding and 2 Good out of 2 inspected.
- With a total of 1,686 pupils, boarding schools in County Durham have a lower proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 13.6%, and no pupils have English as an additional language.
- Boarding schools in County Durham have a high spending per pupil at £35,701, a low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.25, but face challenges with 55.8% persistent absence rate and Progress 8 score of -2.10.
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils659
P/T Ratio–
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
DH1 4SZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils740
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 395 boarding schools in County Durham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 0% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -2.10 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 33.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 56% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £35,701 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.