- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
36 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 180
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Schools in DL16
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: DL16 is a postcode district in County Durham with 9 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 nurseries189 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All DL16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL16
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 DL16
9 in DL16, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 245
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.7
Top Secondary Schools in DL16
3 in DL16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
219 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 996
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Nurseries in DL16
6 in DL16, highest Ofsted grade first
Jack in the Box Day Care
Spennymoor, DL16 6EX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kirk Merrington Pre-School
Spennymoor, DL16 7JD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Pixley Dell Nursery
Spennymoor, DL16 7RS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DL16
1 in DL16, by the school's Eduscope score
The Oaks Secondary School
Spennymoor, DL16 7DB · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 349
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.0
Special Schools in DL16
2 in DL16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Oaks Secondary School
Spennymoor, DL16 7DB · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 349
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.0
Norman Cornish Academy
Spennymoor, DL16 7QW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 29.9%
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL16, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet4
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 DL16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL16 has 18 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 DL16
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 DL16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL16?
DL16 has 18 schools, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 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 DL16?
The highest-ranked schools in DL16 on Eduscope are Kirk Merrington Primary School, Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy. 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 DL16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in DL16 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.