DURHAM SCHOOL

Durham School was founded in 1414 making it one of the oldest educational institutions in England and the oldest in the city of Durham. The school was established by Royal Charter as a grammar school instructing boys in the classic tradition to prepare for entry into the leading universities. The school is a Public School that is fully co-educational and caters for boarding and day students alike. Together with Bow, Durham School (the associated preparatory school), Durham admits pupils from ages 3-18. The school has established sister schools overseas under the Durham International brand, including: Durham School for Girls Doha; and Durham International Schools Nairobi.

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Independent Private Secondary Public School

Established: 1414

Gender: Co-educational

Ages: 11-18 (years 7-Sixth Form) (see also Bow, Durham School for preparatory school)

Ethos: Church of England (Anglican)

Attendance: Boarding & day school

Head of School: Kieran McLaughlin (member of HMC)
Enrollment: 390 pupils

Faculty:

Ratio:

Average class size:

Tuition fees: GB£5,901-35,022 per annum

Scholarships / bursaries / financial aid: Scholarships and bursaries available, including: Burkitt Scholarship; Headmaster’s Scholarship; King’s Scholarship; and Peter Lee Scholarship

Endowment:

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School Colours: Green and silver

Uniform: Navy blazer, dark trousers, shirt and school tie

Alumni: Old Dunhelmians

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Associations:

Affiliations: Bow, Durham School; Durham International Schools Nairobi; Durham School for Girls Doha

Athletics Conference:
Feeder schools: Bow, Durham School
Rival schools:

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