- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Schools in DL14
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 33 schools and nurseries
In short: DL14 is a postcode district in County Durham with 20 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3320 primary · 3 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All DL14 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL14
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 DL14
20 in DL14, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
17 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 114
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 31 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 238
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
Top Secondary Schools in DL14
3 in DL14, best first
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
210 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,229
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
152 first choices, 156 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 936
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
95 first choices, 106 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.3%
- Pupils
- 599
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Nurseries in DL14
10 in DL14, highest Ofsted grade first
Explorers Day Care Limited
Bishop Auckland, DL14 0LZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Aclet Close Nursery School
Bishop Auckland, DL14 6PX · State · Nursery · Ages 0 to 4
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- 29.1
Buddies Nursery
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DL14
2 in DL14, by the school's Eduscope score
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
210 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,229
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
152 first choices, 156 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 936
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.6
Special Schools in DL14
1 in DL14. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Evergreen Primary School
Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LS · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL14, 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
- Good22
- Requires improvement2
- 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 DL14 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL14 has 33 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 DL14
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 DL14
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL14?
DL14 has 33 schools, including 20 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 10 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 DL14?
The highest-ranked schools in DL14 on Eduscope are Toft Hill Primary School, Witton-le-Wear Primary School, St Anne's CofE 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 DL14?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in DL14 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.