Welcome to Durham School
Independent Co-educational School (Age 3-18)
Durham School is one of the oldest schools in the country, with a history dating back to the early fifteenth century. We cherish our traditions and heritage but combine this pride in our past with a strong determination to provide an all-round education for our girls and boys based on the very best of what is modern and up-to-date.
New Headmaster
Following the retirement of Mr Neil Kern in July 2008, Mr Martin George took up his appointment as Headmaster of Durham School on Monday 6th April 2009. Mr George was previously Deputy Head (Pastoral) at The King's School, Tynemouth and has a close knowledge of the North East. As a former Durham School pupil, Mr George has a real affection for the School and a strong sense of its traditions. Please come along and meet Mr George at our forthcoming Open Morning on Saturday 2nd May (beginning at 10.00 am).
You can download a letter sent by Mr George to all Durham School parents in November 2008 (at the bottom of this page).
Durham School
We are a 3-18 school offering a first-class co-educational independent education from our Badger Nursery all the way through to the Sixth Form. We offer quality and flexibility for today's busy families in a uniquely beautiful setting in the heart of Durham City. We have a proud record of achievement in Sport and a justifiably high reputation for Music.
At the Senior School (age 11-18) boarding - weekly, full or part-time - is an option for those who live some distance from the School or who simply don't wish to spend time travelling to and from school during the week. The steady growth in the number of girls (now around 120) has necessitated the opening of a second girls' House, officially opened in 2006. In September 2008 we welcomed Mr David Goodhew as our new Deputy Head (Curriculum) .
Our Preparatory School at Bow became co-educational in September 2006 and has undergone extensive refurbishment in the recent past. Mr Michael Browbank and Mrs Karen Mountain have recently been appointed to the posts of Deputy Head and Head of the Pre-prep Department respectively.
This website was designed and created by two of our former pupils, Graham Miller and Simon Crisp who run Edward Robertson, a prize-winning web design firm, based in Darlington. We hope that you enjoy visiting the site and that it will encourage you to come and pay us a personal visit, for, however good the website, only by doing so can you really get a feel for how exciting and fulfilling life is for all our girls and boys, whatever their age. You can be sure of a very warm welcome.
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BOW STRICTLY BALL (465Kb)
FRIENDS ZODIAC BALL (1.83Mb)
HEADMASTER HALF-TERM LETTER (34Kb)
LETTER FROM MARTIN GEORGE (171Kb)
SAGE MUSIC CD ORDER FORM (198Kb)
SAGE PHOTO CD ORDER FORM (625Kb)
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Senior School
For girls and boys aged 11 to 18. Find about more about the senior school.
Preparatory School
For girls and boys aged 3 to 11. Find about more about the prep school.
next event
Senior School Speech Day
Saturday, 04 July 2009
Recent News
More news and events.
photo gallery
See more photos in the prep school photo gallery or in the senior school photo gallery.
Testimonials
"Despite being apprehensive about being a new girl again at 17, I soon found my way around MacLeod House and quickly learned the best way to fight for toast! I could not believe the warm welcome I received from so many students and teachers and the support they offered. I love all of the opportunities to play sport and being able to socialise with my own and other year groups.
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Rachael Parker (Year 12)
"Durham School offers a host of opportunities for all interests. Our son enjoys everything he has encountered – but especially music, where the dedication and the ability of the staff is remarkable. We can’t keep him away!"
Mr and Mrs Thorpe