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Private Senior Schools in County Durham

Independent senior schools in County Durham provide secondary education across day and boarding formats. Families considering GCSE and Sixth Form routes can use School Scout to compare institutions within the county, reviewing examination performance, entry requirements and residential options.

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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

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Delta Independent School

Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH

Co-Ed 13 - 16 41 Day

Fees from £5,850 per term

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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

County Durham, DH1 4SZ

Co-Ed 3 - 18 740 Day & Boarding

Fees from £7,106 per term

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Pear Tree School

Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UQ

Co-Ed 8 - 18 20 Day

Fees from £9,230 per term

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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

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Teesside High School

County Durham, TS16 9AT

Co-Ed 2 - 18 272 Day

Fees from £2,346 per term

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Burnhope Chester-le-Street Cotherstone Dalton-le-Dale Darlington Durham Esh Ferryhill Great Aycliffe Halnaby Avenue Hutton Henry Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And Monk Hesleden North Lodge Peterlee Sedgefield Shadforth Shildon Spennymoor Stanhope Stanley Trimdon Trindon

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 Senior.
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 senior schools are there in County Durham?
There are 9 independent senior schools across County Durham, offering education for pupils aged 11-18.
What exams are required for senior school entry?
Many schools use the ISEB Pre-Test, interviews and school reports. Some may set their own entrance exams.

Families can refer to the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when these exams are taken.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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