Durham High School, based in , provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a anglican religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Durham High School currently has around 288 pupils on roll, which is about 39% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Farewell Hall, , DH1 3TB
Website: http://www.dhsfg.org.uk/
Telephone: 01913843226
School Type: Other independent school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: County Durham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Michelle Hill
Religious character: Anglican
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 114330

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 730
Number of Pupils: 288
Number of Boys: 0
Number of Girls: 288

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Local authority average
0.10
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
54%
Local authority average
37%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
79%
Local authority average
45%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
67.6
Local authority average
50.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.2
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Langley Moor Nursery School
Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL
4out of 4 1,740 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Gilesgate Nursery School
Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ
- not rated 3,205 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Boys More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Langley Moor Primary School
Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL
3out of 4 1,702 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Goatbeck Terrace , Langley Moor DH7 8JJ
- not rated 1,860 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Goatbeck Terrace , Langley Moor DH7 8JJ
- not rated 1,860 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Crossgate Peth , DH1 4QB
3out of 4 1,910 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Relly Path , Neville's Cross DH1 4JG
3out of 4 1,992 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU
- not rated 2,884 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture
Houghall , DH1 3SG
- not rated 2,114 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG
- not rated 3,058 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG
- not rated 3,058 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durham High School
Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB
- not rated 0 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bow School
South Road , DH1 3LS
- not rated 1,602 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Bow School
South Road , DH1 3LS
- not rated 1,602 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation , Quarryheads Lane DH1 4SZ
- not rated 1,870 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Chorister School
The College , DH1 3EL
- not rated 2,206 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.