Best Private Schools in County Durham
12 private schools found
Key Facts
- In County Durham, 12 independent schools (3.0% of total) provide education for 1,983 pupils, accounting for a significant proportion of school places in the area.
- Of the 7 inspected schools in County Durham, 85.7% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 5 Good ratings, and 1 rated Inadequate.
- Private schools in County Durham have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, reflecting a different socio-economic profile.
- With 23.3% of pupils having special educational needs, private schools in County Durham have a higher proportion than the national average of 13.0%, and their pupils achieve an Attainment 8 score of 41.57.
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
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Absence–
Pupils659
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
DH1 4SZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
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Absence–
Pupils740
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The Grange Learning Centre
Low Willington, DL15 0TY
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
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Absence–
Pupils19
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Forest Park School
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6XP
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–17
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Absence–
Pupils21
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North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UN
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
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Absence–
Pupils58
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The Independent Grammar School:Durham
Esh Winning, DH7 9QF
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16
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Absence–
Pupils132
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 private schools in County Durham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,648 | £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.