Schools in Durham
Durham, England is a historical city with a striking backdrop of seven scenic hills. Standing on a peninsula overlooking the River Wear, it boasts a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the renowned Norman Cathedral and ancient Castle, both once part of the prince-bishopric's vigorous defense against Scottish invaders. Today, Durham is a multi-faceted city, serving as an administrative hub, religious center, and educational site for Durham University. Surrounding the historic core are green spaces, quaint shops, and a rich cultural landscape that offers a delightful getaway. From its charming cobblestone streets to its vibrant café and arts scenes, Durham's captivating heritage and scenic splendor make it a "perfect little city".
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Secondary Schools
- Belmont Community School
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
- Elemore Hall School
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College
- Framwellgate School Durham
- St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
- Hope Wood Academy
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
- The Independent Grammar School:Durham
- Durham Academy
Primary Schools
- Edmondsley Primary School
- Cassop Primary School
- Coxhoe Primary School
- Langley Moor Primary School
- Witton Gilbert Primary School
- Pittington Primary School
- Ludworth Primary School
- Sherburn Primary School
- Bearpark Primary School
- Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
- Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
- Esh Winning Primary School
- Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School
- Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
- Thornley Primary School
- Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
- Durham Gilesgate Primary School
- Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
- St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
- Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
- St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham
- Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
- Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
- Finchale Primary School
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School
- Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School
- South Hetton Primary
- Sacriston Academy
- St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
- Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning
- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
- Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
- All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
- Brandon Primary Academy
- Langley Park Primary School
- New Brancepeth Primary Academy
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
- Burnhope Primary School
- Middlestone Moor Academy