- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
Schools in DH7
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: DH7 is a postcode district in County Durham with 20 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3020 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All DH7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DH7
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 DH7
20 in DH7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 37 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 455
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 98
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Top Secondary Schools in DH7
3 in DH7, best first
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Durham, DH7 0RD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
205 first choices, 221 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,240
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
83 first choices, 89 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.2%
- Pupils
- 405
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in DH7
8 in DH7, highest Ofsted grade first
Langley Moor Nursery School
Durham, DH7 8LL · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 46
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Brandon Happytimes Daycare
Brandon, DH7 8NL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd
Durham, DH7 7AA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DH7
1 in DH7, by the school's Eduscope score
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Durham, DH7 0RD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
205 first choices, 221 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,240
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Private Schools in DH7
1 in DH7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Independent Grammar School:Durham
Esh Winning, DH7 9QF · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1632.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 132
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DH7, 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
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet9
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 DH7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DH7 has 30 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 DH7
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 DH7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DH7?
DH7 has 30 schools, including 20 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DH7?
The highest-ranked schools in DH7 on Eduscope are Langley Moor Primary School, Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School, Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School. 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 DH7?
There is 1 independent school in DH7. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in DH7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in DH7 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.