The Best Schools In The+Middles 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 The+Middles. These top schools near The+Middles 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 The+Middles based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Royal Grammar School.

Pupils
1330
Ages
7 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

Dame Allan's Schools

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Dame Allan's Schools is ranked second in The+Middles based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1289
Ages
3 - 19
Gender
Boys and girls taught separately (diamond structure)
Type
Other independent school
3

Durham High School

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At number 3 in the best schools in The+Middles based on our authoritative ranking is Durham High School.

Pupils
288
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
4

Emmanuel College

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

Pupils
1543
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
City technology college
5

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

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Our number five ranked school in The+Middles based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School.

Pupils
1688
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school

Top 5 best performing schools in The+Middles and their catchment areas in The+Middles ranked by School Guide in 2026

  • Royal Grammar School
  • Dame Allan's Schools
  • Durham High School
  • Emmanuel College
  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

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