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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.3 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,688
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 14% nationally. A commendable 79% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 84% progress to university, with 59% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.2 | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 62% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 59% | Top 20% |
Based on 193 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (500 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
School has high expectations
90%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.2%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Black African2.3%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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54.77948, -1.59640 · DH1 4SU
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN114312
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.durhamjohnston.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School rated by Ofsted?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School a good school?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School scores 85.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Durham Johnston Comprehensive School?
Based on 500 Ofsted Parent View responses, Durham Johnston Comprehensive School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Durham Johnston Comprehensive School in GCSEs?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.2. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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