The Best Schools In Lumley 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 Lumley. These top schools near Lumley 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

Royal Grammar School

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Our number one ranked school in Lumley based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Royal Grammar School.

Pupils
1323
Ages
7 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

Durham High School for Girls

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Durham High School for Girls is ranked second in Lumley based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

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

Dame Allan's Schools

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At number 3 in the best schools in Lumley based on our authoritative ranking is Dame Allan's Schools.

Pupils
1297
Ages
3 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
4

Emmanuel College

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The school ranked at number four in our Lumley league table is Emmanuel College based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1495
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
City technology college
5

Newcastle High School for Girls

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Our number five ranked school in Lumley based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Newcastle High School for Girls.

Pupils
850
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Girls
Type
Other independent school

Top 5 best performing schools in Lumley and their catchment areas in Lumley ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Royal Grammar School
  • Durham High School for Girls
  • Dame Allan's Schools
  • Emmanuel College
  • Newcastle High School for Girls

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