Schools in Durham
77 schools · 99 reviews
77
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99
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Brandon Primary Academy
Primary
Brandon Primary Academy, Durham, United Kingdom
2
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Primary
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BG
3
Strawberry Lane
Special Needs
Wylam Street, Bowburn, Durham
4
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Primary
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, County Durham
5
Burnhope Primary School
Primary
Langley Avenue, Burnhope, County Durham, DH7 0AG
6
Esh Winning Academy
Primary
The Wynds, Esh Winning, County Durham
7
All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
Primary
Kitswell Road, Lanchester, DH7 0JG
8
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Secondary
Durham, United Kingdom
9
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Secondary
Consett Rd, Lanchester, Durham DH7 0RD
10
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Primary
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, County Durham
11
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Primary
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF
12
Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
Primary
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13
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Primary
Carr House Drive, Durham, DH1 5LZ
14
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary
Esh Church of England Primary School, Esh Village, Esh, Durham, DH7 9QR
15
Finchale Primary School
Primary
Durham, United Kingdom
16
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Primary
Esh Village, County Durham
17
Edmondsley Primary Academy
Primary
Edmondsley Primary Academy, Durham, United Kingdom
18
Langley Park Primary School
Primary
Langley Park, Co. Durham, DH7 9XN
19
Thornley Academy
Primary
Coopers Terrace, Thornley, Durham, DH6 3DZ
20
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Primary
Goatbeck Terrace, Durham, DH7 8JJ
21
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
Primary
Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6AB
22
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Primary
Fleming Field, Shotton
23
Hope Wood Academy
Special Needs
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee
24
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Secondary
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education HQ, Barmston Court, Turbine Business Park, Nissan Way, Washington, SR5 3NY
25
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
Primary
Thornley Road Wheatley Hill County Durham
26
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
Primary
St Hild's College Church of England Primary, Renny's Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HZ
27
Middlestone Moor Academy
Primary
Durham, United Kingdom
28
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Primary
Durham, United Kingdom
29
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Primary
Mill Lane, Gilesgate, Durham
30
Durham Academy
Secondary
Durham, United Kingdom
31
Adventure Valley Day Nursery
Nursery
Adventure Valley, Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5SG
32
Bearpark Primary School
Primary
Colliery Road, Bearpark
33
Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
Primary
Scardale Way, Belmont
34
Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary
The Links, Belmont
35
Belmont Community School
Secondary
The Links, Belmont
36
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Primary
Langley Road, Newton Hall Estate
37
Busy Bears (Durham) Ltd
Nursery
Field View, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AA
38
Busy Bees (Durham) Limited - Dragonfly Club
Nursery
Framwellgate Moor Primary School, Newton Drive
39
Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd
Nursery
Priory Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5HW
40
Canterbury Kids Club
Nursery
Finchale Primary School, Canterbury Road
41
Cassop Primary School
Primary
Cassop
42
Castle Kindergarten
Nursery
Fyndoune Community College, Findon Hill, Sacriston, Durham DH7 6LU
43
Castle View Private Day Nursery
Nursery
Castle View Private Day Nursery Ltd, Blind Lane, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, DH3 4AF
44
Clever Clogs Day Nursery
Nursery
New Ferens Park, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, DH1 1GG
45
Clever Clogs Day Nursery Durham
Nursery
Durham Road, Durham, DH6 5AT
46
Coxhoe Primary School
Primary
Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe
47
Deerness Valley Nursery
Nursery
Yew Tree House, New Brancepeth
48
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Primary
Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate
49
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary
Crossgate Moor
50
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
Primary
Langley Road, Newton Hall
51
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Special Needs
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads
52
Durham University Day Nursery
Nursery
The Haworth Building, Leazes Road, Durham, DH1 1TA
53
Elemore Hall School
Special Needs
Pittington, Elemore Hall School
54
First Class Learning Bowburn
Nursery
Christ the King Church, Bede Terrace, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5DS
55
Framwellgate School Durham
Secondary
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor
56
Hippitots Limited
Nursery
The Tarka Centre, Commercial Road West, Coxhoe, Durham, DH6 4HJ, United Kingdom
57
Kids 1st - Durham
Nursery
Old Dryburn Way, Durham, DH1 5SE
58
Kids Planet Durham
Nursery
5 City West Business Park, St John'S Road
59
Langley Moor Nursery School
Nursery
Brandon Lane, Langley Moor
60
Langley Moor Primary School
Primary
Brandon Lane, Langley Moor
61
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Primary
Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands
62
Ludworth Primary School
Primary
Moor Crescent, Ludworth
63
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Primary
Relly Path, Neville's Cross
64
Pittington Primary School
Primary
Hallgarth Lane, Pittington, Pittington Primary School
65
Sacriston Academy
Primary
Witton Road, Sacriston
66
Sherburn Primary School
Primary
Cookshold Lane, Sherburn Village
67
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary
Beal Walk, High Shincliffe, Shincliffe C of E Primary School
68
South Hetton Primary
Primary
Frederick Terrace, South Hetton
69
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary
Crossgate Peth
70
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Primary
Church Street
71
Stepping Stones Day Nursery Durham Ltd
Nursery
Suite 15-17 The Crossgate Centre, Durham, DH1 4HF
72
The Laurels Child Care
Nursery
Laurel Avenue One Point Children's Centre, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY
73
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Primary
Wheatley Hill Primary School, Wheatley Hill
74
Witton Gilbert Nursery
Nursery
Witton Gilbert County School, Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF
75
Witton Gilbert Primary School
Primary
Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert
76
Woodlands Day Nursery
Nursery
2 Artemis Court, St Johns Road, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8XQ
77
Yellow Wellies
Nursery
Avenue House, North Road, Durham, DH1 4SG
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About Durham
Durham is a charming city in northeast England, offering a high quality of life for families. The city boasts a strong education system, with 57 schools listed, including reputable state and independent schools. Durham's rich history and cultural attractions provide a unique and enriching environment for children to grow and learn. The city is known for its safety and strong sense of community, making it an attractive choice for families.
Known for
Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Rich Roman and medieval history
Climate
Temperate maritime with cool summers and mild winters
Cost of Living
Moderate, with affordable housing options compared to larger UK cities
Family Friendly
Excellent parks, safe public spaces, and a range of family activities, including the Durham Heritage Coast
Education in Durham
- Home to Durham University, a prestigious Russell Group institution
- Strong selection of state and independent schools
- High literacy rates among students
Did you know? Durham Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Europe
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