- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
22 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 128
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Schools in DL15
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: DL15 is a postcode district in County Durham with 12 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1712 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All DL15 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL15
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 DL15
12 in DL15, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
14 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 114
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.4
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
14 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1141%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 179
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
Top Secondary Schools in DL15
2 in DL15, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
102 first choices, 117 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 833
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.7
Nurseries in DL15
4 in DL15, highest Ofsted grade first
Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook
Crook, DL15 9AZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kidzone
Crook, DL15 9BG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Nurserytime
Willington, DL15 0AA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in DL15
1 in DL15. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Grange Learning Centre
Low Willington, DL15 0TY · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DL15
1 in DL15. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Grange Learning Centre
Low Willington, DL15 0TY · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL15, 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
- Good13
- Not graded yet3
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 DL15 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL15 has 17 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 DL15
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 DL15
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL15?
DL15 has 17 schools, including 12 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 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 DL15?
The highest-ranked schools in DL15 on Eduscope are Stanley (Crook) Primary School, Hunwick Primary School, Howden-le-Wear 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 DL15?
There is 1 independent school in DL15, 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 DL15?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in DL15 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.