- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
285 first choices, 257 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 1,131
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Secondary schools in and near DH4
All 2 secondary schools in DH4, and the nearest just outside.
The Poplars
Houghton le Spring, DH4 7AP · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 4
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Just outside DH4
The nearest ones, measured from the middle of DH4.
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
2.6 miles from DH4 · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
- Catholic
- Has a sixth form
Results close to the England average.
230 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,527
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
131 first choices, 160 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 681
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
180 first choices, 193 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 1,002
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
- Secondary schools2including 1 special
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in DH4
Apply by 31 October.
Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.
Check how old the Ofsted grade is.
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About these schools
Secondary schools in DH4, explained
There are 2 secondary schools in DH4. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many secondary schools are in DH4?
There are 2 secondary schools in DH4, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in DH4?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in DH4 on Eduscope are Kepier. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in DH4 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in DH4?
When choosing a secondary school in DH4, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.