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ClosedSecondaryURN 140005

The Durham Free School

Free schools · Durham · DH1 1HN

Ages 11–18 · County Durham

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
630
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Christian
Governance
Academy trust: DURHAM FREE SCHOOL LTD
Academy trust
DURHAM FREE SCHOOL LTD
Headteacher
Mr Julian Eisner

Location

Address
Bradford Crescent, Gilesgate
Postcode
DH1 1HN
Town
Durham
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
City of Durham
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Durham, County Durham. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Religious character: Christian.

Open schools in Durham
57
Secondary schools in Durham
6
Academies among open schools in Durham
47% (27)
Open schools in DH1
25
Secondary in DH1
4
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Secondary in County Durham LA
30

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DurhamNear DH1

  • Belmont Community School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Durham · DH1 2AG · County Durham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.1
    • P80.1
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence8.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Durham · DH1 4NG · County Durham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.2
    • P80.6
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence8.1%

    1.4 miles away

  • Framwellgate School Durham

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Durham · DH1 5BQ · County Durham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.0
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence8.7%

    1.6 miles away

  • Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

    Durham · DH1 4SU · County Durham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.7
    • P80.2
    • EM5+68%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Julian Eisner

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