Open Independent Anglican Mixed

Durham High School

Farewell Hall, DH1 3TB
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Durham High School
, DH1 3TB
288 Pupils
730 Capacity
3–18 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
288 Girls
About Durham High School

Durham High School is an Independent schools for pupils aged 3–18 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Anglican character.

It has 288 pupils on roll. School capacity: 730. Current headteacher: Michelle Hill.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency City of Durham
Ward Neville's Cross
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character Anglican
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 2 / 67
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1912
UKPRN 10008204
URN 114330
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Durham High School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in , County Durham.
Durham High School has 288 pupils, with a capacity of 730.
Durham High School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
The admissions policy at Durham High School is: Selective.
Yes, Durham High School has a Anglican religious character.
The Headmistress at Durham High School is Mrs Michelle Hill.
Durham High School is at Farewell Hall, South Road, DH1 3TB, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Durham High School: Has a sixth form.
Durham High School is currently open.
Contact
Headmistress
Mrs Michelle Hill
Farewell Hall, South Road, DH1 3TB
01913843226
www.dhsfg.org.uk/
Location
DH1 3TB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114330
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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