The Best Schools In High Shincliffe Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in High Shincliffe. These top schools near High Shincliffe are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Durham High School for Girls

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Our number one ranked school in High Shincliffe based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Durham High School for Girls.

Pupils
311
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Girls
Type
Other independent school
2

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is ranked second in High Shincliffe based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
753
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
3

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

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At number 3 in the best schools in High Shincliffe based on our authoritative ranking is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School.

Pupils
1689
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
4

Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead

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The school ranked at number four in our High Shincliffe league table is Cardinal Hume Catholic School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1530
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
5

St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

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Our number five ranked school in High Shincliffe based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College.

Pupils
954
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
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Top 5 best performing schools in High Shincliffe and their catchment areas in High Shincliffe ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Durham High School for Girls
  • Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
  • Cardinal Hume Catholic School
  • St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College

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