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Durham High School for Girls

Farewell Hall, South Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3TB

Key Facts

Mrs Michelle Hill Headmistress

Co-ed Gender

288 Total Pupils

Town Location

Day Type

3 - 18 Age Range

Mainstream Mainstream/Special

Anglican Religious Ethos

About

Durham High School for Girls offers a nurturing environment where young women are encouraged to excel both academically and personally. With a strong commitment to fostering independence and resilience, the school provides a broad curriculum complemented by a rich array of extracurricular activities. Emphasising the importance of individual growth, the dedicated staff aim to inspire a love of learning and a sense of community among students. This vibrant institution is dedicated to empowering girls to become confident, capable leaders of tomorrow.

Fees
Per Term

Day Fees

£2,069 – £6,520 (inc. VAT)

Pupil Information

Total Pupils

288 pupils

The total number of pupils enrolled at the school.

Boys

0 / 0.00%

Girls

288 / 100.00%

With SEN Support

67 / 23.26%

With SEN EHCP

2 / 0.69%

A-Level Performance
2024

Progress Score

0.40
Well Above Average

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

A-

This tells you the average grade that students achieved per A level entry.

AAB (with ≥2 Facilitating Subjects)

39.30%

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.

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Inspected by ISI

This school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

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