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The Independent Grammar School:Durham
Acton Road, Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF, County Durham
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
132
Capacity
150
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a small student body of 132, this school has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 10.9, indicating some level of academic achievement. However, only 19% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and none reach grade 5 or higher, which may raise concerns for parents prioritizing strong academic outcomes. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall performance comprehensively.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 10.9 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 19% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 31% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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54.76965, -1.70160 · DH7 9QF
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN144804
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.igsdurham.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Independent Grammar School:Durham rated by Ofsted?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The Independent Grammar School:Durham a good school?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Independent Grammar School:Durham in GCSEs?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.9. 19% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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