The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.7
7.9 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
+0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% 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
- Character
- Anglican
Numbers
- Pupils
- 288
- Capacity
- 39%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Hill (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Farewell Hall, Durham, DH1 3TB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLangley Moor Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Langley Moor Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Primary · 1.7km away
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Independent · 1.7km away
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Browney Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Durham High School a selective school?
Yes. Durham High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Durham High School?
Durham High School currently has 288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Durham High School take?
Durham High School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Durham High School?
Durham High School is in DH1 3TB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Durham High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Durham High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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