Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
URN: 114312 • Durham DH1 4SU
Overview
- Name
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
- URN
- 114312
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rosslyn McFadden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913843887
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crossgate Moor, Durham DH1 4SU
Summary
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, located in Durham City, serves a diverse student body of 1,688 pupils aged 11-16. Established in 1901, the school prides itself on a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, offering a broad and balanced curriculum designed to cater to the needs of all students. The school's ethos emphasizes the importance of knowledge, social justice, and public service, ensuring that every student has equal access to educational opportunities.
The school is committed to fostering personal development alongside academic achievement, providing a range of extracurricular activities and support systems. Staff members are experienced and dedicated to both subject expertise and pastoral care, creating an inclusive environment where students can thrive. The school's House System further encourages community engagement and participation.
Durham Johnston values its role in the local community, drawing students from various backgrounds and regions. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for responsible citizenship, instilling a sense of confidence and determination to succeed in their future endeavours.
The school is committed to fostering personal development alongside academic achievement, providing a range of extracurricular activities and support systems. Staff members are experienced and dedicated to both subject expertise and pastoral care, creating an inclusive environment where students can thrive. The school's House System further encourages community engagement and participation.
Durham Johnston values its role in the local community, drawing students from various backgrounds and regions. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for responsible citizenship, instilling a sense of confidence and determination to succeed in their future endeavours.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1700
- Pupils
- 1688
- Boys
- 855
- Girls
- 833
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1688 | 855 | 833 | 1700 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1689 | 856 | 833 | 1700 | 14.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1691 | 813 | 878 | 1700 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1691 | 813 | 878 | 1700 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1691 | 842 | 849 | 1700 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1668 | 835 | 833 | 1600 | 9.20 |
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