Welcome to Durham School
Independent Co-educational School (Age 3-18)
Confidence for Life at Durham School
One of the oldest schools in Britain, Durham School is situated in the heart of Durham City, set in its own beautiful and extensive grounds. The 3-18 school is fully co-educational and incorporates its own preparatory school (age 3-11) at Bow, home of the fabulous Badger Nursery and Early Years Department. It offers a high quality “total” education to all its 600 girls and boys who can be day pupils or, at the Senior School, boarders (part-time, weekly or full-time). The School has a particularly high reputation for music, sport and drama.
In the School's recent ISI Inspection Report (October 2009), pastoral care was rated as outstanding. “The outstanding pastoral care, centred on an excellent house system, the commitment of all the staff and the caring ethos of the school are reflected in the high quality of relationships between staff and pupils, and amongst the pupils themselves.”
We believe that Confidence for Life absolutely sums up what we aim to achieve. I hope that your browse through our website will encourage you to come and pay us a personal visit in the near future, for only by doing so can you really get a good feel for what makes Durham School so special and see for yourself why we are so proud of our 600 years of history and confident about the history yet to be made. Floreat Dunelmia!
Martin George (Headmaster)
February 2010
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Senior School
For girls and boys aged 11 to 18. Find about more about the senior school.
Preparatory School
For girls and boys aged 3 to 11. Find about more about the prep school.
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Durham School U11 & U13 Rugby Tournament
Thursday, 11 March 2010
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Testimonials
"Despite being apprehensive about being a new girl again at 17, I soon found my way around MacLeod House and quickly learned the best way to fight for toast! I could not believe the warm welcome I received from so many students and teachers and the support they offered. I love all of the opportunities to play sport and being able to socialise with my own and other year groups.
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Rachael Parker (Year 12)
"Durham School offers a host of opportunities for all interests. Our son enjoys everything he has encountered – but especially music, where the dedication and the ability of the staff is remarkable. We can’t keep him away!"
Mr and Mrs Thorpe