Durham High School for Girls
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
311
AGES
3 - 18
GENDER
Girls only
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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How Does The School Perform?

Excellent
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Inspection
Report
(13/10/2022)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

59% Independent Average Durham High School for Girls UNLOCK GCSE
43% Independent Average Durham High School for Girls UNLOCK A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)


School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Farewell Hall
South Road
Durham
DH1 3TB
+44 (0)191 384 3226

School Description

Here at Durham High School we provide a lively, friendly and caring community for girls throughout their education. Education is based firmly on Christian principles where every individual counts. Our aim is to encourage academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning, but we also place great value on personal development in creative arts, in sport, in community service and in leadership.

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Durham High School for Girls Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.