Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, based in Durham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School currently has around 1688 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU |
| Website: | www.durhamjohnston.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01913843887 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rosslyn McFadden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114312 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1700 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1688 |
| Number of Boys: | 855 |
| Number of Girls: | 833 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.20% | 1253 |
| Other White | 5.30% | 90 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 54 |
| Chinese | 3.00% | 51 |
| African | 2.30% | 38 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 30 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 26 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 25 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 25 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 17 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Relly Path , Neville's Cross DH1 4JG | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Church Street , DH1 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Junior School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Infant School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture Houghall , DH1 3SG | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunholme School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South View School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aykley Heads Centre Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation , Quarryheads Lane DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.