The Independent Grammar School:Durham
The Independent Grammar School:Durham is an independent school in County Durham for pupils aged 4 to 16. It has 132 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Independent Grammar School:Durham is Good, from an inspection in September 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 32.0, and 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Acton Road Esh Winning County Durham DH7 9QF |
| Phone | 01913230056 |
| Reference Number | 144804 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 132 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.27%
Girls: 47.73% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Independent Grammar School: Durham is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the proposed material changes are implemented. The inspection, which focused on the suitability of the school's new premises for an increase in pupil numbers, highlighted the school's strong commitment to safeguarding, health and safety policies, and overall welfare of pupils. The leadership demonstrates a clear understanding of the independent school standards, ensuring that quality assurance processes are in place to maintain compliance and promote student well-being.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 26 May 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Comprehensive safeguarding policy in place.
- Effective training for staff on safeguarding and health and safety.
- Adequate and well-maintained premises for educational activities.
- Individual risk assessments conducted for educational visits.
- Strong leadership with a secure understanding of independent school standards.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 30.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 14.4% of pupils at The Independent Grammar School:Durham were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 14.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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Esh Winning Academy
The Wynds, Esh Winning, Durham, DH7 9BE |
0.32 miles |
|
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Esh Village, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9QY |
1.45 miles |
|
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
Front Street, Esh, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9QR |
1.51 miles |
|
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Rock Terrace, New Brancepeth, Durham, DH7 7EU |
2.06 miles |
|
Langley Park Primary School
Langley Park, Durham, County Durham, DH7 9XN |
2.21 miles |
|
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, Durham, DH7 7LF |
2.37 miles |
|
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF |
2.41 miles |
|
Stanley (Crook) Primary School
Wooley Terrace, Stanley Crook, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9AN |
2.67 miles |
|
Bearpark Primary School
Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AU |
3.04 miles |
|
Brandon Primary Academy
Carr Avenue, Brandon, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NL |
3.21 miles |
|
Peases West Academy
Billy Row, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9SZ |
3.42 miles |
|
Witton Gilbert Primary School
Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF |
3.6 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Goatbeck Terrace, Langley Moor, St. Patricks Rc School, Durham, DH7 8JJ |
3.65 miles |
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Langley Moor Nursery School
Brandon Lane, Durham, DH7 8LL |
3.66 miles |
|
Langley Moor Primary School
Brandon Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8LL |
3.69 miles |
|
Browney Primary Academy
Harle Street, Browney, County Durham, DH7 8HX |
3.72 miles |
|
Burnhope Primary School
Langley Avenue, Burnhope, Durham, DH7 0AG |
3.91 miles |
|
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
Cumberland Terrace, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0PB |
3.92 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook
Church Hill, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9DN |
3.97 miles |
|
Hartside Primary Academy
Hartside, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9NN |
4.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Durham Academy
Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NG |
2.68 miles |
|
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU |
4.25 miles |
|
The Grange Learning Centre
[Postcode DL15 0TY], Low Willington, County Durham, DL15 0TY |
4.3 miles |
|
Parkside Academy
Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QF |
4.37 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD |
4.45 miles |
|
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES |
4.61 miles |
|
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
North End, Durham, DH1 4NG |
4.68 miles |
|
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
|
4.75 miles |
|
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB |
4.87 miles |
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What is The Independent Grammar School:Durham's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Independent Grammar School:Durham is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was The Independent Grammar School:Durham last inspected by Ofsted?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does The Independent Grammar School:Durham have?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham has 132 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Independent Grammar School:Durham cover?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham for pupils aged 4 to 16.
What are The Independent Grammar School:Durham's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 32.0, and 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is The Independent Grammar School:Durham?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham is at Acton Road, Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF.
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