Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Community school · Sixth form
Durham, DH1 4SU
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 14% in England
2 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
1,667
First preferences per place
1.28
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | 56.7 | 55.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63% | 68% | 62% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 67% | 74% | 67% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 | 0.18 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Top 12% in England
- Framwellgate School Durham · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Top 47% in England
- Durham Academy · 1.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 7% in England
- Belmont Community School · 2.9 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
- Hermitage Academy · 4.9 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Park View School · 5.3 mi · Not judged · Top 44% in England
Best secondary schools in Durham · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is in Aykley Heads, Neville's Cross & Langley Moor (typical home £318,500, crime high).
What is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Durham Johnston Comprehensive School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is in the top 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.