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Ofsted Outstanding Secondary Schools in County Durham - 16 Schools
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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Excellent school. Two of my kids have studied there. They get exemplary education and the confidence to compete in the society. My eldest son has got Excellent marks in GCSE and 6th form and has now...
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Carmel College
Carmel College
Carmel College is an outstanding secondary school in Darlington, North East. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the school provides high-quality teaching and excellent pastoral care. Students at Ca...
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Sedgefield Community College
Sedgefield Community College
Sedgefield Community College is a safe and welcoming secondary school in Sedgefield, North East. With a strong focus on academic success and personal development, the school provides effective support...
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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is an outstanding secondary school located in Stockton-on-Tees. With a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, the school provides a nurturing and supportive environment fo...
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Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Teesdale School and Sixth Form is an outstanding co-ed secondary school located in Barnard Castle, North East. With a strong focus on academic excellence, the school provides highly aspirational leade...
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The Academy at Shotton Hall
The Academy at Shotton Hall
The Academy at Shotton Hall is an outstanding secondary school located in Peterlee, North East. With a strong focus on maintaining high standards and behavior, the school provides a nurturing and resp...
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Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Dyke House Sports and Technology College is an outstanding secondary school in Hartlepool. With a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, the school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students...
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The Grangefield Academy
The Grangefield Academy
The Grangefield Academy is an outstanding secondary school located in Stockton-on-Tees. With a strong sense of moral purpose, the school aims to provide exceptional academic and social outcomes for it...
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Egglescliffe School
Egglescliffe School
Egglescliffe School is a co-ed secondary school located in Eaglescliffe, North East. With a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and a strong emphasis on academic excellence, the school provides a high-quali...
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North Shore Academy
North Shore Academy
North Shore Academy is a highly regarded secondary school located in Stockton-on-Tees. With an outstanding Ofsted rating, the school offers a high-quality education to students aged 11-16. The dedicat...
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The Horizon School, Hartlepool
The Horizon School, Hartlepool
The Horizon School in Hartlepool, established in 1997, offers a high-quality secondary education for boys and girls aged 11-16. Led by Mr Martyn Gordon, the school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, ref...
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The Oaks Secondary School
The Oaks Secondary School
The Oaks Secondary School is an outstanding special school located in Spennymoor, North East. With a dedicated leadership and outstanding Ofsted report, the school offers a well-designed curriculum an...
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The Grange Learning Centre
The Grange Learning Centre
The Grange Learning Centre is an outstanding school with a dedicated and inspirational headteacher. With highly skilled staff, exceptional safeguarding practices, and a focus on personal development, ...
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Pear Tree School
Pear Tree School
Pear Tree School is an outstanding educational institution located in Houghton Bank, North East, providing a highly personalised curriculum for students aged 8-18. With a strong focus on student welfa...
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Oakwood Learning Centre
Oakwood Learning Centre
Oakwood Learning Centre is an outstanding co-ed school located in Heighington, North East. With a focus on personal development, the school provides excellent teacher-therapist collaboration and tailo...
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Elmbank Learning Centre
Elmbank Learning Centre
Elmbank Learning Centre is a girls-only school located in Stockton on Tees, North East. With a focus on personal development and outstanding pastoral care, the school offers a high-quality education t...
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