Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Quarryheads LaneDurham
Durham
DH1 4SZ
T: +44 (0)191 731 9270
Contact email Visit our websiteISC ID: 97476
Dr Michael Alderson (Principal)
Boys - age range:
Day: 3 to 18
Boarding: 11 to 18
Girls - age range:
Day: 3 to 18
Boarding: 11 to 18
740 pupils
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Impact of partnership work done in 2024 (ISC annual Census 2025)
- 5 state schools involved
- 51-100 state school pupils involved
- 100 staff hours given
Impact Statement
As a result of a formal partnership project with a local academy, the following impacts have been seen/targeted: September 2018, 3 new pupils joined our school for Sixth Form making a total of 6 pupils supported by significant financial assistance.
Without the partnership in place, these pupils would have been unaware of the opportunities to access education supported by financial assistance.
As a result of the partnership, our staff attended career / progression events at the Academy. In return, the staff and pupils from academy were able to attend a "bespoke" open event held at our school.
In another partnership arrangement, supported by Durham University, the School History department runs a series of study days for Year 12 pupils; 35 pupils benefited from these.
The school provides lifeguard training to staff from 3 local primary schools to support their swimming programmes.
In 2018/19 and 2019/20, two pupils joining Durham School from state schools with the help of Burkitt Scholarships have succeeded in securing offers to the University of Cambridge.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The Governing Body of Durham School is committed to widening access to the benefits of a Durham School education through the provision of financial assistance with fees. This assistance comes in the form of scholarships and or bursaries outlined below.
Academic Scholarships:
Headmaster’s Scholarship
Each year we award a Headmaster’s Scholarship, worth 100% of school fees, to one outstanding boy or girl on entry at 11+. The award is based on talent across a number of areas, including academic ability, and is a recognition of the importance the school places on an all-round contribution. The award is assessed in the same way as a King's Scholarship, plus an interview with the Headmaster.
King's Scholarships
These academic awards are available for candidates at 11+ and 13+ entering Year 7 and 9. At 11+ scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in the entrance assessments plus an interview with the Headmaster. At 13+ there is a separate scholarship examination in English and mathematics, followed by an interview. This is offered to candidates who perform well in the 13+ entrance assessments. These scholarships are available for the entirety of a pupil’s education and are worth up to 50% of the day fee, subject to appropriate means testing.
Burkitt Scholarships
A number of Burkitt Scholarships are awarded to candidates at 16+ entering Year 12. Candidates must sit tests in English, mathematics and critical thinking and attend an interview. Burkitt awards are not a fixed amount but are funded by the Burkitt Trust and can range from £1000 up to 100% of fees subject to means testing. Burkitt scholars are also eligible for support worth up to £1000 per annum if successful in gaining entry to either Oxford or Cambridge Universities.
For admissions and scholarship information please contact our Admissions Office on 0191 731 9270 or [email protected].
- Academic scholarships
- Art scholarships
- Design scholarships
- Drama scholarships
- Music scholarships
- Sport scholarships
- Sixth Form scholarships
- Clergy discounts
- H M Forces discounts
- Sibling discounts
- Bursaries for new entrants