The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.6 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.6
12.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 740
- Capacity
- 87%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Dr Michael Alderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, Durham, DH1 4SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 302m away
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 675m away
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 887m away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 1.1km away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Durham High School
Independent · 1.7km away
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Special school · 2.1km away
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation currently has 740 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation take?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is in DH1 4SZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation have a sixth form?
Yes, Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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