Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, Quarryheads Lane, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SZ
Key Facts
Dr Michael Alderson Headteacher
Co-ed Gender
740 Total Pupils
Town Location
Day & Boarding Type
3 - 18 Age Range
Mainstream Mainstream/Special
Church of England Religious Ethos
About
Situated within the historic city of Durham, the Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation offers a rich educational environment that blends academic excellence with a strong sense of community. With a commitment to nurturing individual talents, the school provides a well-rounded curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and a love for learning. The foundation prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop essential life skills. This combination of tradition and innovation ensures that each child is well-prepared for future challenges in a rapidly changing world.
Fees
Day Fees
£1,198 – £7,477 (inc. VAT)Boarding Fees
£5,791 – £16,943 (inc. VAT)Pupil Information
Total Pupils
The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.
Boys
Girls
With SEN Support
With SEN EHCP
A-Level Performance
Progress Score
These figures tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England. These scores are also known as 'value added' scores.
The scores are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with similar results at the end of the previous key stage – key stage 4.
A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4. A score below zero means students made less progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.
Average Result
This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.
AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)
Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages.
Inspected by ISI
This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).