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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU

Community school
Pupils
1,688
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.6%
Attainment 8
55.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
38.1%
Basics 9-5
62.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
29.5%
EBacc APS
4.76
EBacc 9-5
21.2%
EBacc 9-4
25.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.67
A*-A Grades
38.6%
A*-B Grades
67.9%
AAB+ %
27.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 187 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.1. The school has around 1,688 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

What is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Durham Johnston Comprehensive School's latest exam results?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School located?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham (DH1 4SU).
How many pupils attend Durham Johnston Comprehensive School?
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School has around 1,688 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Durham Johnston Comprehensive School with other schools?
View Durham Johnston Comprehensive School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.