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Schools in DH7 postcode district

Schools in postcode district DH7. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider DH7 area.

Covers: Bearpark, Brandon, Browney, Burnhope, Edmondsley, Esh, Esh Winning, Lanchester, Langley Moor, New Brancepeth, and 3 more areas

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of DH7. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

23state-funded schools in DH7, County Durham

  • 20Primary
  • 2Secondary
  • 1Other
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. DH7 covers the schools and averages on this page. County Durham is the whole council area for census and crime, which may not match your street. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for DH7

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in DH7, each shown separately. Crime relates to the whole council area. The other two relate to this postcode district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely above England average112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsCounty Durham (whole council area, not DH7 alone)
  • Deprivation near schoolsAbout average deprivation for EnglandIMD band 5 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in DH7
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good7 of 12 graded Good or Outstanding (23 schools in DH7)Schools in postcode district DH7

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with DH7 and County Durham.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£143,291 (+7.7% year on year)Postcode district DH7 (where available)
  • Flood riskLowPostcode district DH7
  • BroadbandSuperfast available (97%+ premises, 30+ Mbps)Postcode district DH7

Postcode district DH7

Schools and other averages for postcode district DH7. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
23 (20 primary, 2 secondary)
Average attendance
95%
Average free school meals
27.3%
Average SEN
21.5%
Average EAL
5%
Deprivation around local schools
About average deprivation for England
Average house price
£143,291 (+7.7% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Superfast available (97%+ premises, 30+ Mbps)
Green space
Moderate – local parks and playing fields nearby
Council tax
Typical band A–B

Wider area: County Durham

Census and crime for the whole of County Durham. These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
522,062
Households
223,060
Aged under 18
19.0%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
59.7%
Aged 65+
21.3%
Ethnicity
White 97%, Asian 2%, Mixed 1%
Crimes (estimated)
58,732
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
112.5Above national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked May 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for County Durham. Crime figures are rough estimates for the council area, not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 23 schools in postcode district DH7 (15 within your 3 mile list filter — others are faded). Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in
  • Faded pins = outside your distance filter

How far from the DH7 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in DH7 are included — we measure the straight-line distance from DH7 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

Show schools within:

3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every DH7 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In DH7, 12 of 22 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use DH7 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 23 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 3 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of DH7 centre

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  • Langley Park Primary School

    Langley Park, Durham DH7 9XN

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
    Ofsted
    Requires improvement
    View on Ofsted

    0.7 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    195
    Free school meals
    34.6%
    SEN
    30.3%
    EAL
    4.5%
    Attendance
    91%
    Persistent absence
    30.3%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

    Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham DH7 7LF

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    2–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    209
    Free school meals
    43.5%
    SEN
    23.9%
    EAL
    9.1%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    6.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    52% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor

    Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham DH7 7LF

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.1 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    82
    Free school meals
    34.1%
    SEN
    29.7%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    98%
    Persistent absence
    2.7%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    60% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor

    Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham DH7 7LF

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Requires improvement
    View on Ofsted

    1.1 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    100
    Free school meals
    23%
    SEN
    26.8%
    EAL
    7.3%
    Attendance
    97.9%
    Persistent absence
    3.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    53% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Bearpark Primary School

    Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham DH7 7AU

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    2–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.2 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    99
    Free school meals
    43.4%
    SEN
    32.3%
    EAL
    8.1%
    Attendance
    96.2%
    Persistent absence
    7.7%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    31% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

    Front Street, Esh, Durham DH7 9QR

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    MELROSE LEARNING TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.4 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    97
    Free school meals
    7.2%
    SEN
    16.8%
    EAL
    3%
    Attendance
    99%
    Persistent absence
    0%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    60% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Witton Gilbert Primary School

    Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham DH7 6TF

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.4 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    197
    Free school meals
    26.9%
    SEN
    17.3%
    EAL
    3.6%
    Attendance
    96.1%
    Persistent absence
    8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    53% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

    Esh Village, Durham DH7 9QY

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.4 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    178
    Free school meals
    12.9%
    SEN
    14.9%
    EAL
    1.5%
    Attendance
    95.2%
    Persistent absence
    11%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    81% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • New Brancepeth Primary Academy

    Rock Terrace, New Brancepeth, Durham DH7 7EU

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Nov 2024): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and early years good; leadership and management outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.6 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    131
    Free school meals
    46.2%
    SEN
    39.5%
    EAL
    2.4%
    Attendance
    93.1%
    Persistent absence
    24.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    73% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Sacriston Academy

    Witton Road, Sacriston, Durham DH7 6LQ

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    3–11
    Trust
    NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.2 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    294
    Free school meals
    27.6%
    SEN
    24.2%
    EAL
    9.3%
    Attendance
    94.5%
    Persistent absence
    15.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    88% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Esh Winning Academy

    The Wynds, Esh Winning, Durham DH7 9BE

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    WISE ACADEMIES
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.5 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    297
    Free school meals
    43%
    SEN
    21.7%
    EAL
    2.4%
    Attendance
    92.7%
    Persistent absence
    20.9%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    57% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston

    Front Street, Sacriston, Durham DH7 6AB

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.5 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    103
    Free school meals
    15.5%
    SEN
    15.4%
    EAL
    7.7%
    Attendance
    97.3%
    Persistent absence
    6.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    78% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Langley Moor Primary School

    Brandon Lane, Langley Moor, Durham DH7 8LL

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.9 milesstraight-line from DH7 centre

    Park & stride

    Pupils
    194
    Free school meals
    19.1%
    SEN
    10.8%
    EAL
    7.2%
    Attendance
    97.1%
    Persistent absence
    2.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    77% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in DH7

How many schools are in the DH7 postcode district?
We list 23 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with DH7: 20 primary, 2 secondary, and 1 other phases. Independent schools are not included.
What areas does DH7 cover?
Postcode district DH7 spans Bearpark, Brandon, Browney, Burnhope, Edmondsley, Esh, Esh Winning, Lanchester, Langley Moor, New Brancepeth, Sacriston, Ushaw Moor, and 1 more area. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in DH7?
Among schools on this page: 1 Outstanding, 6 Good, 5 Requires improvement, and 11 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is average attendance like in DH7?
Across schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are primary schools in DH7 oversubscribed?
Indicative labels from published roll numbers versus capacity (not a guarantee of a place): 12 usually oversubscribed; 7 about average pressure; 3 often have places. Always confirm with the school and County Durham admissions team.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for DH7 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published inspection grade, inspection date where we have it, and a link to the school’s page on the Ofsted reports site.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Crime for the whole council compared with England, deprivation near schools in this postcode district, and how local schools fare in Ofsted inspections. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough council-wide estimate, not police records for your postcode. Badges compare to the national average when we have recorded data.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.