The top 10 schools in Chester-le-Street

Red Rose Primary School

Red Rose Primary School in Chester-le-Street is a friendly and dynamic school with a long history of providing excellence in education. The school offers an inclusive and stimulating learning environment, where pupils are supported to reach their full potential. Additionally, it has been rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted since 2012, making it one of the highest performing primary schools in the area.

Red Rose Primary also excels at extracurricular activities, offering clubs such as art, music, drama, sports and much more for its pupils throughout the year.

Chester-le-Street C of E Primary School

Chester-Le-Street C of E Primary School is a primary school located in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. It has been providing quality education to the local community for over 150 years. 

The school has a strong focus on developing pupils academically, socially and emotionally. Pupils also benefit from a broad range of extra-curricular activities both in and out of school which help them to reach their full potential. 

Lumley Junior School

Lumley Junior School in Chester-le-Street is an exciting and vibrant school with a fantastic community spirit. The school provides an excellent educational experience for students aged 7 to 11, with a range of activities and opportunities to help them develop.

In addition to a strong academic focus, Lumley Junior School places significant importance on developing interpersonal skills and life experiences through extracurricular activities such as sports, art classes, music lessons and more.

Cestria Primary School

Cestria Primary School in Chester-le-Street is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment for children aged 4 to 11. The school offers a broad curriculum that includes core subjects such as English, Maths and Science, as well as Music, Drama, Art and PE.

Pupils that attend this school are known for achieving high standards across a range of subjects, including English and Maths.

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Chester-le-Street is a community of faith that celebrates the unique gifts and talents of each child. Located in the heart of North East England, St Cuthbert’s provides an inclusive environment where all are welcomed and encouraged to strive for excellence in their studies.

St Cuthbert’s offers a wide range of subjects within the curriculum including computing, to give them the knowledge and skills for the technological world we live in. Other subjects include Art, DT, French, Music and many more

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School has since established itself as one of the best comprehensive schools in the region, receiving numerous awards and accolades over the years. 

Durham Johnston saw 63% of GCSE students in 2023 achieve a grade 5 or higher, a school known for its excellent results and high standards; consistently achieving some of the highest A-level results in Durham. 

Dame Allan's School

Dame Allan's School is an independent day providing education for boys and girls aged 3-18 years old. The junior school and sixth form are coeducational, the senior schools are split into boys and girls schools. 

The school has a strong emphasis on academic excellence and strives to provide students with diverse learning experiences that build confidence, resilience, and ambition. Sporting teams are actively encouraged, and Dame Allan’s competes at local, national and international levels in sports such as rugby, cricket, hockey, football, and athletics.

GCSE students in 2022 saw 70% of students pass with grade 7 or higher, with A level students also seeing amazing results with 85% of students achieving A* to B grades.

Newcastle High School for Girls

Newcastle High School for Girls is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18 it is a highly regarded school in Newcastle and has a strong sense of community. It strives to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need in order to thrive in the 21st century.

Newcastle High School has amazing facilities to help everyone achieve to the best of their abilities whether they want to go into Science, Humanities or Arts. They also have private areas for sixth form students with a library, common room and café. 

Durham High School for Girls

Durham High School for Girls is a prestigious independent day school that has a strong tradition of providing an excellent education to young women. The school offers GCSE and A-level courses as well as Drama and Music qualifications, giving pupils the opportunity to develop their talents across a range of disciplines.

Durham High School for Girls has also established strong links with local universities, allowing pupils to gain invaluable experience and receive advice about higher education and career opportunities.

Park View School

Park View School in Chester le Street is a co-educational secondary school located in the centre of Chester le Street. Park View School offers a wide range of courses across multiple subject areas, including sciences, humanities, physical education, and expressive arts. 

The school also prides itself in its provision of extra-curricular activities, such as Entrepreneurs Club, Debate Club, Art clubs and many more. 

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