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Private Schools in County Durham

Browse 10 independent schools in County Durham.

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Argyle House School

Argyle House School

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Mowden Hall School

Mowden Hall School

Stocksfield, Northumberland

Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Showing 1–10 of 10 schools

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Barnard Castle School

Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8UN

Fees from

£3,767 / term

Range £3,767 - £16,595 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–19 659 Day & Boarding
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Delta Independent School

Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH

Fees from

£5,850 / term

Range £5,850 - £6,630 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 13–16 41 Day
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

County Durham, DH1 4SZ

Fees from

£7,106 / term

Range £7,106 - £17,609 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 740 Day & Boarding
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Open Air Education

Open Air Education

County Durham, SR8 1NJ

Co-Ed 4–14 14 Day
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Red House School

Red House School

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS20 1DX

Fees from

£3,440 / term

Range £3,440 - £5,443 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–17 345 Day
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Teesside High School

County Durham, TS16 9AT

Fees from

£2,346 / term

Range £2,346 - £5,826 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–18 272 Day
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The Independent Grammar School: Durham

Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF

Co-Ed 4–16 132 Day
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Yarm Preparatory School

Yarm, County Durham, TS15 9ES

Co-Ed 2–11 382 Day
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Yarm School

Yarm, County Durham, TS15 9EJ

Fees from

£4,090 / term

Range £4,090 - £6,788 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 1,167 Day
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Pear Tree School

Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UQ

Fees from

£9,230 / term

Range £9,230 - £18,499 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 8–18 20 Day
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in County Durham

How many private schools are there in County Durham?
School Scout includes profiles for 10 independent schools across County Durham, helping families search, compare and shortlist private schools across the county.
Which towns in County Durham have the most independent schools?
Independent schools are distributed across County Durham, with particularly strong concentrations in towns across County Durham. The best area for your family depends on journey time, school stage and the type of school being considered.
How should I compare County Durham schools?
Start with a realistic travel area, then compare schools by age range, admissions, gender, fees, size, curriculum and school culture. Use School Scout's comparison tool to review key information side by side.
Are there boarding schools in County Durham?
Yes. County Durham is home to a number of well-established boarding and day schools, with options ranging from full boarding to flexible boarding. Families also often compare County Durham schools with those in neighbouring Northumberland, North Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear.
Can I search for County Durham schools by postcode?
Yes. Search by postcode, town, village or school name, then refine the results using School Scout's filters.
Can I compare County Durham private school fees?
Yes. School profiles show available fee information and the School Fees hub helps families compare tuition, boarding and other published costs.
Where can I find County Durham school open days?
Use School Scout's Open Days section to browse upcoming events and follow links to individual school profiles for further details.
What is the difference between a County Durham prep and senior school?
Prep schools usually educate younger pupils before senior-school entry, while senior schools typically begin at age 11 or 13 and may continue through sixth form. Age ranges vary, so families should check each school profile.

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