A-level 2024/25
#918 of 2,536
Better than 63% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 114331.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 33.1 | 44.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 62.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 43% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 58.5% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 69 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 35.94, similar to England, similar to County Durham | 35.7 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 36.5, similar to England, similar to County Durham | 36.97 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 16.9%, similar to England, similar to County Durham | 19.4% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.16, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 74 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 661 |
| Girls | 240 |
| Boys | 421 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 141 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 13 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 77.6% |
| Higher education | 48.3% |
| Employment | 25.9% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.9% |
| Further education | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2017. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | 16 plus | Durham Sixth Form Centre | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 1.3 mi | Primary | Laurel Avenue Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | Langley Moor Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.4 mi | Nursery | Langley Moor Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 May 2024. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2013. |
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation ranks 918 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 63% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation was B-, and 16.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation has 661 pupils aged 3 to 18.
Yes, Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation teaches students up to age 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.