- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 40 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 309
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Schools in DH6
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: DH6 is a postcode district in County Durham with 13 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2413 primary · 2 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All DH6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DH6
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in DH6
13 in DH6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
22 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 196
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
13 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1143%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 75
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Secondary Schools in DH6
2 in DH6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Elemore Hall School
Durham, DH6 1QD · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 32.8%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
Strawberry Lane
Bowburn, DH6 5BE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in DH6
9 in DH6, highest Ofsted grade first
Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham
Durham, DH6 5AT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Castle Kindergarten
Haswell, DH6 2DZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hippitots Limited
Durham, DH6 4HJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in DH6
2 in DH6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Elemore Hall School
Durham, DH6 1QD · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 32.8%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
Strawberry Lane
Bowburn, DH6 5BE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DH6
1 in DH6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Strawberry Lane
Bowburn, DH6 5BE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 26
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DH6, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good19
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DH6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DH6 has 24 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in DH6
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about DH6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DH6?
DH6 has 24 schools, including 13 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DH6?
The highest-ranked schools in DH6 on Eduscope are Coxhoe Primary School, Pittington Primary School, St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in DH6?
There is 1 independent school in DH6, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in DH6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in DH6 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.