The Best Schools In School Aycliffe 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 School Aycliffe. These top schools near School Aycliffe 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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Durham High School for Girls

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Our number one ranked school in School Aycliffe 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

Yarm School

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Yarm School is ranked second in School Aycliffe based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils

1167

Ages

3 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Other independent school

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

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At number 3 in the best schools in School Aycliffe based on our authoritative ranking is Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation.

Pupils

753

Ages

3 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Other independent school

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

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The school ranked at number four in our School Aycliffe league table is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils

1689

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Community school

Carmel College

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Our number five ranked school in School Aycliffe based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Carmel College.

Pupils

1344

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Academy converter

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

Durham High School for Girls
Yarm School
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Carmel College

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The Best Schools In School Aycliffe Rated & Reviewed

Durham High School for Girls

Yarm School

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Carmel College

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

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