The Independent Grammar School:Durham
Esh Winning, County Durham, North East · DH7 9QF
A notably small independent school in Esh Winning, County Durham, The Independent Grammar School:Durham educates around 132 mixed pupils from age 11. With no religious character and no boarding, it offers a compact, day-school setting under the leadership of Head Mr Chris Gray. The school is inspected by the ISI and prepares pupils towards GCSE qualifications. Its intimate scale means classes and year groups are small, which may appeal to families seeking a more personal environment.
132
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 132
- Location
- Esh Winning, County Durham, North East
- Website
- www.igsdurham.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Chris Gray
Latest results
Attainment 8
10.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school follows a GCSE curriculum for its secondary pupils. Reported results sit well below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 10.9 against a national average of 46.9, and the proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is recorded at 0%, compared with 47% nationally. Parents will want to discuss these figures directly with the school and to understand the context behind them, particularly given the very small cohort.
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Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, personal independent school with an 11+ entry point; prospective families should weigh its intimate scale against the published attainment figures and explore the picture in person.
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The Independent Grammar School:Durham 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Independent Grammar School:Durham located?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham is located at Acton Road, Esh Winning, DH7 9QF.
What type of school is The Independent Grammar School:Durham?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend The Independent Grammar School:Durham?
The Independent Grammar School:Durham has approximately 132 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.