- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
15 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.2
Schools in DL17
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: DL17 is a postcode district in County Durham with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries118 primary · 2 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All DL17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL17
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 DL17
8 in DL17, best first
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Ferryhill, DL17 8QY · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
26 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 248
- Pupils per teacher
- 30.6
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 251
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Top Secondary Schools in DL17
2 in DL17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
134 first choices, 156 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 727
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Nurseries in DL17
2 in DL17, highest Ofsted grade first
Chilton Happytimes Daycare
Ferryhill, DL17 0PT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dean Bank Early Years
Ferryhill, DL17 8PH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL17, 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
- Good6
- Requires improvement1
- 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 DL17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL17 has 11 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 DL17
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 DL17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL17?
DL17 has 11 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DL17?
The highest-ranked schools in DL17 on Eduscope are St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy, West Cornforth 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 DL17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in DL17 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.