Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — Secondary School in Durham

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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Durham, DH1 4SU

1,688 Pupils

1,700 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

15.60% FSM %

855 Boys

833 Girls

About Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Durham, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,688 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,700. Current headteacher: Rosslyn McFadden.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	County Durham
Region	North East
Administrative District	County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency	City of Durham
Ward	Neville's Cross
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10002066
URN	114312
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Victoria Maltman	Chair of Governors	05/12/2025	04/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Sandra Whitton	Chair of Governors	02/12/2012	04/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Mauricio Armellini	Governor	24/06/2021	23/06/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Mark Burdon	Governor	06/01/2023	05/01/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Craig Davies	Governor	31/08/2023	30/08/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Charlotte Ferguson	Governor	23/01/2026	22/01/2030	Elected by parents
Mr David Fisher	Governor	18/12/2023	03/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Gibson	Governor	27/01/2022	13/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Hopps	Governor	23/01/2026	22/01/2030	Elected by parents
Doctor Victoria Maltman	Governor	01/04/2022	31/03/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Alastair McCall	Governor	24/09/2024	23/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rosslyn McFadden	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal