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==History and current status== ==History and current status==
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==Projects== ==Projects==

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Independent school in Durham, County Durham, England
Durham High School
Address
Farewell Hall
Durham, County Durham, DH1 3TB
England
Coordinates54°45′24″N 1°35′14″W / 54.7566°N 1.5871°W / 54.7566; -1.5871
Information
TypeIndependent school
Motto"Be Your Best."
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1884
ChairMrs Linda Clark
Head teacherMrs Simone Niblock
GenderFemale
Age3 to 18
HousesBooth, Neville, Heath, Tempest
Colour(s)Green and Gold
House ColoursBlue, Red, Yellow and Black
Websitehttp://www.dhsfg.org.uk

Durham High School is a single-sex independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years old in Durham, United Kingdom.

History and current status

The school was founded in 1884 by the Church Schools Company and originally occupied a "commodious house" at 33 Claypath. It has occupied various sites during its history. It now has premises south of the city at Farewell Hall. The school is a member of the Girls School Association.

Leadership and staff

The school is a Church of England foundation, whose current head teacher is Simone Niblock.

Academic results

Academic results are higher than average, even for the independent sector. Government performance figures show 98% of students achieving 5 Grade A* - C grades or better in their GCSEs.

Scholarships

The school offers a number of scholarships and bursaries, including one which offers up to a 100% rebate on the fees for seven years. Scholarships and exhibitions in sport, music, drama and exam entrance awards are frequently awarded.

Notable former pupils

See also: Category:People educated at Durham High School for Girls

Projects

Girls from the Sixth Form visit Sri Lanka every summer to help in schools, orphanages and community projects.

References

  1. "DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS". Durham County Advertiser. 2 May 1884.
  2. Girls School Association
  3. DfES results for Durham High School for Girls
  4. Details of Scholarships and Bursaries
  5. Northern Echo article on Anne Williams Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Amy Tinkler got her GCSE results and she is 'over the moon'". Metro. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  7. "DEATH OF LADY SCOTT". West Sussex Gazette. 5 May 1955.

Further reading

  • Alison Utley, ed. (2009). 125 Years of Durham High School for Girls: A Birthday Celebration. ISBN 978-1-906507-07-7.

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