The - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Below-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).

GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 10.9 vs national 43.8)
Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
This school does not have a sixth form

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

10.9

32.9 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

31%

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

17% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

With EHCP10

SEN support13

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 4–16
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 132
Capacity: 88%

Governance

Local authority: County Durham
Head: Mr Chris Gray

Provisions

Sixth form: No
Nursery: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

Official report availableJuly 2024

Additional inspection

6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

Standard inspection: Good

November 2023 | Inspection

Additional inspection

June 2023 | Inspection

Additional inspection

May 2022 | Inspection

Additional inspection

February 2021 | Inspection

Standard inspection: Good

March 2019 | Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Acton Road, Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF

Rural setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Esh Winning Academy

Primary · 511m away

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village

Primary · 2.3km away

Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School

Primary · 2.4km away

Questions parents ask

What is The Independent Grammar School:Durham's Ofsted rating?

The Independent Grammar School:Durham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend The Independent Grammar School:Durham?

The Independent Grammar School:Durham currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does The Independent Grammar School:Durham take?

The Independent Grammar School:Durham caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.

Where is The Independent Grammar School:Durham?

The Independent Grammar School:Durham is in Esh Winning, DH7 9QF, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does The Independent Grammar School:Durham have a sixth form?

No, The Independent Grammar School:Durham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.

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