Most sought-after schools in County Durham
Ordered by how many families put the school first, for each place it gave out.
This list is sorted by one number: first preferences per place. For each school it is the number of families who named it first, divided by the number of offers it made, in the newest year we hold. A higher number means more families wanted a place than there were places.
This is not a list of the best schools. It does not measure how good a school is, how happy the children are, or how well they do. It also does not tell you whether a child would get a place: that depends on where you live, the year, and the council's rules. It only shows how many people applied.
| # | School | First preferences per place | Newest intake | Latest Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy Stockton-on-Tees, primary |
1.62 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 2 |
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Durham, primary |
1.50 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 3 |
Framwellgate Moor Primary School Durham, primary |
1.45 | 2025 | Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 4 |
Kirk Merrington Primary School Spennymoor, primary |
1.40 | 2025 | Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 5 |
Langley Moor Primary School Durham, primary |
1.39 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 6 |
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Barnard Castle, primary |
1.37 | 2025 | Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 7 |
Wolsingham School Bishop Auckland, secondary |
1.37 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 8 |
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School Durham, primary |
1.33 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 9 |
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Shildon, primary |
1.33 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 10 |
Hartside Primary Academy Crook, primary |
1.30 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 11 |
Sedgefield Community College Stockton-on-Tees, secondary |
1.24 | 2025 | School remains Outstanding (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 12 |
Tanfield School Stanley, secondary |
1.24 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 13 |
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Durham, secondary |
1.19 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 14 |
Shotton Hall Primary School Peterlee, primary |
1.16 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 15 |
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland, secondary |
1.15 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 16 |
Park View School Chester le Street, secondary |
1.13 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 17 |
Red Rose Primary School Chester le Street, primary |
1.13 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 18 |
Cassop Primary School Durham, primary |
1.10 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 19 |
North Park Primary School Spennymoor, primary |
1.10 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 20 |
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School Durham, primary |
1.07 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 21 |
St Anne's CofE Primary School Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.07 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 22 |
Belmont Community School Durham, secondary |
1.06 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 23 |
Woodham Academy Newton Aycliffe, secondary |
1.06 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 24 |
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Chester le Street, primary |
1.03 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 25 |
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe Spennymoor, primary |
1.03 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 26 |
Toft Hill Primary School Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.03 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 27 |
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School Spennymoor, primary |
1.03 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 28 |
Staindrop Academy Darlington, secondary |
1.02 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 29 |
Sugar Hill Primary School Newton Aycliffe, primary |
1.02 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 30 |
Annfield Plain Infant School Stanley, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 31 |
Bearpark Primary School Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 32 |
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 33 |
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 34 |
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 35 |
Blackhall Primary School Hartlepool, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 36 |
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 37 |
Bloemfontein Primary School Stanley, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 38 |
Bournmoor Primary School Houghton le Spring, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 39 |
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Ferryhill, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 40 |
Bullion Lane Primary School Chester le Street, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 41 |
Byerley Park Primary School Newton Aycliffe, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 42 |
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Chester le Street, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 43 |
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Ferryhill, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 44 |
Cockfield Primary School Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 45 |
Cockton Hill Infant School Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 46 |
Consett Infant School Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 47 |
Coxhoe Primary School Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 48 |
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Ferryhill, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Requires improvement (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 49 |
Delves Lane Primary School Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Needs attention (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 50 |
Dene Academy Peterlee, secondary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 51 |
Durham Gilesgate Primary School Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 52 |
Easington Academy Peterlee, secondary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 53 |
East Stanley School Stanley, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 54 |
Ebchester CofE Primary School Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 55 |
Escomb Primary School Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 56 |
Etherley Lane Primary School Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 57 |
Howletch Lane Primary School Peterlee, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 58 |
Langley Park Primary School Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Requires improvement (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 59 |
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 60 |
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 61 |
Lumley Infant and Nursery School Chester le Street, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 62 |
Moorside Primary Academy Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 63 |
Nettlesworth Primary School Chester le Street, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 64 |
New Seaham Academy Seaham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 65 |
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 66 |
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Crook,, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 67 |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 68 |
Pittington Primary School DURHAM, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 69 |
Ribbon School Seaham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 70 |
Ropery Walk Primary School Seaham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 71 |
Sacriston Academy Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 72 |
Seascape Primary School Peterlee, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Urgent improvement (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 73 |
Seaview Primary School Seaham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 74 |
Sherburn Primary School Durham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 75 |
Shield Row Primary School Stanley, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 76 |
Shotley Bridge Primary School Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 77 |
Shotton Primary School Shotton Colliery, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 78 |
South Stanley Infant and Nursery School Stanley, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 79 |
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Durham, secondary |
1.00 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 80 |
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston Chester le Street, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 81 |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Chester le Street, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 82 |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Seaham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 83 |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newton Aycliffe, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 84 |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Requires improvement (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 85 |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton Seaham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 86 |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Stanley, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 87 |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 88 |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 89 |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 90 |
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton Stanley, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 91 |
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 92 |
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Crook, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 93 |
St William's Catholic Primary School Trimdon Station, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 94 |
Stanley (Crook) Primary School Crook, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 95 |
Stanley Burnside Primary School Stanley, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Needs attention (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 96 |
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Stanley, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 97 |
The Grove Primary School Consett, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 98 |
Tow Law Millennium Primary School Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 99 |
West Cornforth Primary School Ferryhill, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 100 |
Westlea Primary School Seaham, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 101 |
Willington Primary School Crook, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 102 |
Witton-le-Wear Primary School Bishop Auckland, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 103 |
Yohden Primary School Peterlee, primary |
1.00 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 104 |
Seaham High School Seaham, secondary |
0.99 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 105 |
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Peterlee, secondary |
0.99 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 106 |
Acre Rigg Infant School Peterlee, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 107 |
Burnopfield Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 108 |
Dene House Primary School Peterlee, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 109 |
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School SEAHAM, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Improved significantly (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 110 |
Teesdale School and Sixth Form Barnard Castle, secondary |
0.98 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 111 |
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Durham, primary |
0.98 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 112 |
Brandon Primary Academy Durham, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 113 |
Chilton Academy Ferryhill, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 114 |
Greenland Community Primary School Stanley, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Improved significantly (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 115 |
Newker Primary School Chester le Street, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 116 |
Ouston Primary School Chester le Street, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 117 |
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy Spennymoor, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 118 |
Seaham Trinity Primary School Seaham, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 119 |
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland, primary |
0.97 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 120 |
The Academy at Shotton Hall Peterlee, secondary |
0.97 | 2025 | Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 121 |
Bluebell Meadow Primary School Trimdon Station, primary |
0.96 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 122 |
South Hetton Primary Durham, primary |
0.96 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 123 |
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Bishop Auckland, secondary |
0.96 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 124 |
Witton Gilbert Primary School Durham, primary |
0.96 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 125 |
Easington Colliery Primary School Peterlee, primary |
0.95 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 126 |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Crook, primary |
0.95 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 127 |
Wolsingham Primary School Bishop Auckland, primary |
0.95 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 128 |
Cotsford Primary School Peterlee, primary |
0.94 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 129 |
Middlestone Moor Academy Durham, primary |
0.94 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 130 |
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Peterlee, primary |
0.94 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 131 |
Victoria Lane Academy Bishop Auckland, primary |
0.94 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 132 |
Finchale Primary School Durham, primary |
0.93 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 133 |
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School Durham, primary |
0.93 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 134 |
Thornhill Primary School Shildon, primary |
0.93 | 2025 | Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 135 |
Whitworth Park Academy Spennymoor, secondary |
0.93 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 136 |
Cestria Primary School Chester le Street, primary |
0.92 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 137 |
Consett Academy Consett, secondary |
0.92 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 138 |
Durham Academy Durham, secondary |
0.92 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 139 |
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Durham, primary |
0.92 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 140 |
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Durham, secondary |
0.92 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 141 |
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Barnard Castle, primary |
0.92 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 142 |
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Newton Aycliffe, primary |
0.92 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 143 |
Byers Green Primary School Spennymoor, primary |
0.91 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 144 |
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham, primary |
0.90 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 145 |
St Michael's Church of England Primary School Ferryhill, primary |
0.90 | 2025 | School remains Outstanding (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 146 |
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Darlington, primary |
0.90 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 147 |
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Durham, primary |
0.89 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 148 |
Howden-le-Wear Primary School Crook, primary |
0.89 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 149 |
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village Durham, primary |
0.89 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 150 |
West Rainton Primary School Houghton le Spring, primary |
0.89 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 151 |
Bishop Barrington Academy Bishop Auckland, secondary |
0.88 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 152 |
Ferryhill School Ferryhill, secondary |
0.88 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 153 |
Hermitage Academy Chester le Street, secondary |
0.88 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 154 |
King Street Primary School Spennymoor, primary |
0.88 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 155 |
Framwellgate School Durham Durham, secondary |
0.87 | 2025 | Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 156 |
Springmoor Grange School Spennymoor, primary |
0.87 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 157 |
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Durham, primary |
0.87 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 158 |
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester Durham, primary |
0.86 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 159 |
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Durham, primary |
0.84 | 2025 | Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework)) |
| 160 |
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Durham, primary |
0.83 | 2025 | Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 161 |
Browney Primary Academy Browney, primary |
0.79 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 162 |
Crook Primary School Crook, primary |
0.78 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 163 |
Parkside Academy Crook, secondary |
0.75 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 164 |
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Durham, primary |
0.74 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 165 |
North Durham Academy Stanley, secondary |
0.74 | 2025 | Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework)) |
| 166 |
Timothy Hackworth Primary School Shildon, primary |
0.71 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
| 167 |
Sedgefield Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, primary |
0.70 | 2025 | School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection) |
Figures from the Department for Education, applications and offers. 167 schools in County Durham have a published per-place figure. Schools with too few places for the figure to mean anything are left off. All schools in County Durham · How we compare schools.