Durham High School for Girls

England , United Kingdom

  • Day School

  • 1884

  • £ 2K-5.4K

    • British

School History & Details

Durham High School is an independent day school for girls only, serving students from 3 to 18 years old. Durham, United Kingdom is home to Durham High School. Since its founding in 1884, the school has held several locations. It currently operates out of Farewell Hall, south of the city.

    School Values

  • Excellence
  • Truth
  • Independence
  • Tolerance
  • Integrity
  • Resilience

    • Durham High School's fundamental values are to develop each girl's potential in all facets of her life, to foster academic success and a lifelong love of learning, and to establish a welcoming, compassionate community founded on Christian principles.

     

School Achievements

Achievements

Durham High School has a stellar reputation for academic achievement. Even in the independent sector, academic performance is above average. According to government performance data, 98% of pupils received five Grade A* through C or higher on their General Certificates of Secondary Education. Of the GCSE entrants in 2022, 62.3% received a grade of 9–7. A* or A was obtained by 69.4% of the entries in the A Level.  Students always secure admission to the universities of their choosing, such as Russell Group universities like Cambridge and Oxford.  
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Durham High School is renowned for its achievements outside of the classroom. Students that participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, such drama, music, sports, and more, receive numerous awards and recognitions.  
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Amy Tinkler Anne Williams Helen Bond Mica McNeill Wendy Craig  Wendy Gibson

School Information

The Durham High School campus is situated in Durham, England. Students have access to all modern amenities on campus.  

Mrs M Hill

Mr D Smith

Link

0191 384 3226

Durham High School, Farewell Hall, South Road, Durham, DH1 3TB

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • History
  • Geography
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Physical Education
  • Art & Design
  • French
  • Environmental Management (EVM)
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Drama
  • Ancient History
  • Science
  • English
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages
  • Music
  • Further Mathematics

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