Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Catchment Area
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a community secondary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1688 pupils, and a capacity of 1700 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,688
Pupils
1,700
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Durham Johnston Comprehensive School are allocated by County Durham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — School Information
- Full address
- Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114312
Other Secondary Schools in Durham
If Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Durham are the next closest alternatives.
Belmont Community School Catchment Area
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Framwellgate School Durham Catchment Area
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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Catchment Area
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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Catchment Area
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Durham Academy Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Is Durham Johnston Comprehensive School oversubscribed? ▾
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is operating close to its capacity of 1700 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Durham Johnston Comprehensive School? ▾
Admission to Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Durham Johnston Comprehensive School cover? ▾
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.