Durham High School

Independent

National rank

125

188

Rank last year

81.7%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

66.9%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Independent School of the Year in the Northeast 2025

Need to know

Head teacher

Michelle Hill

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

311 (3-18)

Head teacher

Michelle Hill

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

311 (3-18)

Head teacher

Michelle Hill

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

311 (3-18)

UK day fees per term*

£5,650 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 127=

Grade

%

A*

24.7

A

37.6

B

19.4

A*/A

62.4

A*-B

81.7

GCSE 2024 rank: 143

Grade

%

A*/9/8

47.8

A/7

19.1

A*/A/9/8/7

66.9

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict
Excellent
“The school seeks to develop the potential of every pupil in all areas of life and to encourage academic excellent and a lifelong love of learning … Pupils’ excellent levels of success are well supported by the high quality of teaching they receive. Pupils are highly successful in an extensive range of creative and physical pursuits and are supported in their achievements by the wide-ranging extracurricular programme. They are enthusiastic and ambitious learners, with a genuine desire to succeed. Pupils are highly self-disciplined, and their personal development is characterised by excellent standards of behaviour and respect. Pupils show an excellent appreciation of the cultural diversity that surrounds them at school and within their local communities.”
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About the school

  • Durham High is the only girls’ school in Co Durham and is also unusual in being an all-through school, with nursery through to sixth-form pupils taught on one site. 
  • The school promotes the benefits of girls-only education in a safe learning environment that encourages them to take risks and learn from their mistakes without fear of embarrassment.
  • Small classes, dedicated pastoral care and a stimulating, supportive environment contribute to the girls’ academic achievement.
  • The school was judged “excellent” across all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2022.
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