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Prep Private Schools in Durham

County Durham offers a selection of independent preparatory schools serving families across both town and rural communities. Parents researching early education can compare age ranges, curriculum focus and day or boarding availability. School Scout helps families review prep schools in County Durham and assess suitability based on structure and location.

Browse 6 Prep independent schools in and around Durham

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Argyle House School

Argyle House School

Partner school

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7LA

Co-Ed 2 - 16 213 Day

Fees from £4,620 per term

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

County Durham, DH1 4SZ

Co-Ed 3 - 18 740 Day & Boarding

Fees from £7,106 per term

The Independent Grammar School: Durham

Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF

Co-Ed 4 - 16 132 Day
Open Air Education

Open Air Education

County Durham, SR8 1NJ

Co-Ed 4 - 14 14 Day
Hopespring Sunderland

Hopespring Sunderland

Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA

Co-Ed 11 - 16 24 Day

Durham High School for Girls

County Durham, DH1 3TB

Co-Ed 3 - 18 288 Day

Fees from £2,069 per term

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