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Co-Educational Private Schools in County Durham

Co-educational independent schools in County Durham provide families with preparatory and senior options throughout the county. School Scout helps parents compare institutions, reviewing tuition, academic outcomes and day or boarding structures.

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Barnard Castle School

Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8UN

Co-Ed 4 - 19 659 Day & Boarding

Fees from £3,767 per term

Delta Independent School

Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH

Co-Ed 13 - 16 41 Day

Fees from £5,850 per term

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

County Durham, DH1 4SZ

Co-Ed 3 - 18 740 Day & Boarding

Fees from £7,106 per term

Open Air Education

Open Air Education

County Durham, SR8 1NJ

Co-Ed 4 - 14 14 Day

Pear Tree School

Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UQ

Co-Ed 8 - 18 20 Day

Fees from £9,230 per term

Red House School

Red House School

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

Co-Ed 3 - 17 345 Day

Fees from £3,440 per term

Frequently asked questions about private schools in County Durham

How many private schools are there in County Durham?
There are 11 independent schools across County Durham, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in County Durham?
Yes, independent schools across County Durham offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in County Durham?
Most independent schools across County Durham accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in County Durham?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many co-educational schools are there in County Durham?
There are 11 independent co-educational schools across County Durham, where boys and girls learn together.
What does co-educational mean?
Co-educational schools teach boys and girls together, offering a balanced and inclusive learning environment.

Learn more about co-educational vs single-sex schools in our guide.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/single-sex-or-co-educational-schools

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