County Durham has 607 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 92% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 22 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
98% good or better · England 97%
97% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 97%
89% good or better · England 89%
83% good or better · England 81%
94% good or better · England 90%
67% good or better · England 74%
100% good or better · England 94%
100% good or better · England 98%
83% good or better · England 82%
83% good or better · England 95%
Latest inspections in County Durham
All latest reports- St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham22 Sept 2026 ·Academy converter· County Durham· very positive tone· Nikki Heron, Ian Dawson, Zoe LightfootlowestExpected
- Shildon Early Years17 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Durham· very positive tone· Elizabeth FishlowestExpected
- lowestNeeds attention
- Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery15 Sept 2026 ·Academy converter· County Durham· positive tone· Nicky White, Julie McGrane, Victoria JameslowestNeeds attention
- lowestExpected
- lowestStrong
- North Durham Academy9 Sept 2026 ·Academy sponsor led· County Durham· positive tone· Karen Blackburn, Catherine Beard, Graham Findlay +2lowestNeeds attention
- lowestExpected
- Mains House @ Red Rose9 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Durham· very positive tone· Clare WilkinslowestExpected
- Good
607 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.