- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
5 first choices, 5 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.4
Schools in DL13
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 13 schools and nurseries
In short: DL13 is a postcode district in County Durham with 11 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1311 primary · 2 secondary
Top-rated
All DL13 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL13
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 DL13
11 in DL13, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 163
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
9 first choices, 9 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Top Secondary Schools in DL13
2 in DL13, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
181 first choices, 143 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 774
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Special Schools in DL13
1 in DL13. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Highcroft School
Bishop Auckland, DL13 5AG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 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
- 13
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DL13
1 in DL13. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Highcroft School
Bishop Auckland, DL13 5AG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 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
- 13
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL13, 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.
- Good8
- Not graded yet5
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 DL13 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL13 has 13 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 DL13
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 DL13
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL13?
DL13 has 13 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 independent school, 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 DL13?
The highest-ranked schools in DL13 on Eduscope are Woodland Primary School, Wolsingham Primary School, Cockfield 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 DL13?
There is 1 independent school in DL13, 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 DL13?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in DL13 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.