- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1193%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Schools in DL4
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 6 schools and nurseries
In short: DL4 is a postcode district in County Durham with 3 primary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries63 primary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All DL4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DL4
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 DL4
3 in DL4, best first
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Shildon, DL4 2EQ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
26 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
33 first choices, 34 offers made
Met the standard at 1152%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 329
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Nurseries in DL4
3 in DL4, highest Ofsted grade first
Byerley Road Preschool
Shildon, DL4 2DX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Shildon Early Years
Shildon, DL4 1HN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Nellie's Day Nursery
Shildon, DL4 1DU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Safeguarding not met
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DL4, 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
- Good3
- Not graded yet2
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 DL4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DL4 has 6 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 DL4
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 DL4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DL4?
DL4 has 6 schools, including 3 primary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DL4?
The highest-ranked schools in DL4 on Eduscope are Thornhill Primary School, St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon, Timothy Hackworth 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 DL4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in DL4 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.