Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a secondary and further education establishment in Durham, UK. It was formed in 1979 through the amalgamation of three older schools in Bowburn, Brandon and Durham, the emblems of which form three of the four emblems on the school's Escutcheon, along with the traditional flag of Durham. The school is named after James Finlay Weir Johnston, a professor of Chemistry at Durham University, who founded one of the grammar schools that merged to form the school. Its motto is Sapere Aude, meaning "Dare to be wise".

The school is currently situated on two sites: the lower at Whinney Hill, where years 7 and 8 study, and Crossgate Moor, 2 miles away where the remaining three school years come to learn, along with the sixth form. The school will be rebuilt into one establishment on the Crossgate Moor site, with work starting in 2007.

Uniform is: Boys - White shirt with gold and black tie, blazer, black trousers. Girls - white blouse, blazer, black trousers/skirt.

The current headteacher is Mrs Caroline Roberts, who recently took over from the previous head, Mr Bloodworth, who continues to do work within the school.

Durham Johnston has recently become a language college, and then went on to gain full recognised International Status.