- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
Schools in DH8
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: DH8 is a postcode district in County Durham with 17 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2617 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All DH8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DH8
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 DH8
17 in DH8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
33 first choices, 34 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 344
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 228
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
Top Secondary Schools in DH8
3 in DH8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
233 first choices, 254 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,493
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Nurseries in DH8
6 in DH8, highest Ofsted grade first
Beechdale Nursery School
Consett, DH8 6AY · State · Nursery · Ages 3 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 61
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.8
Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School
Consett, DH8 7PW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Happy Smiles
Consett, DH8 6TJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DH8
2 in DH8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
233 first choices, 254 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,493
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Villa Real School
Consett, DH8 6BH · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Special Schools in DH8
2 in DH8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Learning for Life
Consett, DH8 6AE · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Villa Real School
Consett, DH8 6BH · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Private Schools in DH8
1 in DH8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Delta Independent School
Consett, DH8 5DH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 46
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DH8, 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
- Good21
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DH8 sit in 2 council areas. 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 DH8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DH8 has 26 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 DH8
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 DH8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DH8?
DH8 has 26 schools, including 17 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 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 DH8?
The highest-ranked schools in DH8 on Eduscope are Ebchester CofE Primary School, Shotley Bridge Primary School, Consett Junior 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 DH8?
There is 1 independent school in DH8. 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 DH8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in DH8 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.