Pupils
288
The Best Schools In Fir Tree 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 Fir Tree. These top schools near Fir Tree 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
Our number one ranked school in Fir Tree based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Durham High School.
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
2
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is ranked second in Fir Tree based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.
Pupils
1688
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
3
At number 3 in the best schools in Fir Tree based on our authoritative ranking is Barnard Castle School.
Pupils
572
Ages
4 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
4
The school ranked at number four in our Fir Tree league table is Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.
Pupils
740
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
5
Our number five ranked school in Fir Tree based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Leonard's Catholic School.
Pupils
1260
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
Top 5 best performing schools in Fir Tree and their catchment areas in Fir Tree ranked by School Guide in 2026
- Durham High School
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
- Barnard Castle School
- Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
- St Leonard's Catholic School
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