- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
35 first choices, 36 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 318
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Schools in DH9
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: DH9 is a postcode district in County Durham with 18 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 nurseries2818 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All DH9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DH9
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 DH9
18 in DH9, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
34 first choices, 34 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 325
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
14 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 141
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Top Secondary Schools in DH9
3 in DH9, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
201 first choices, 149 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 739
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
119 first choices, 163 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.2%
- Pupils
- 935
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
Nurseries in DH9
8 in DH9, highest Ofsted grade first
The Louisa Centre Nursery
Stanley, DH9 0TE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Craghead Childcare Centre
Stanley, DH9 6AG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Stanley Centre
Stanley, DH9 0AB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in DH9
1 in DH9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Croft Community School
Stanley, DH9 8PR · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.7%
- Pupils
- 316
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DH9, 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 yet8
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 DH9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DH9 has 28 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 DH9
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 DH9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DH9?
DH9 has 28 schools, including 18 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DH9?
The highest-ranked schools in DH9 on Eduscope are Tanfield School, Greenland Community Primary School, Tanfield Lea Community 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 do I choose the right school in DH9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in DH9 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.