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Independent school in Durham, County Durham, England
| Durham High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| Farewell Hall Durham, County Durham, DH1 3TB England | |
| Coordinates | 54°45′24″N 1°35′14″W / 54.7566°N 1.5871°W / 54.7566; -1.5871 |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent school |
| Motto | "Be Your Best." |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1884 |
| Chair | Mrs Linda Clark |
| Head teacher | Mrs Simone Niblock |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 3 to 18 |
| Houses | Booth, Neville, Heath, Tempest |
| Colour(s) | Green and Gold |
| House Colours | Blue, Red, Yellow and Black |
| Website | http://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- Joanna Burton - opera singer
- Wendy Craig - actress
- Wendy Gibson - actress and news presenter
- Sister Anne Williams - Church Army Captain and member of the General Synod of the Church of England
- Sarah Gatenby - news presenter and journalist
- Chantalle Edmunds - journalist
- Amy Tinkler - Olympic Bronze Medallist (Gymnastics)
- Mica McNeill - Olympian (bobsled)
- Geraldine Edith Mitton - author and editor
Projects
Girls from the Sixth Form visit Sri Lanka every summer to help in schools, orphanages and community projects.
References
- "DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS". Durham County Advertiser. 2 May 1884.
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- DfES results for Durham High School for Girls
- Details of Scholarships and Bursaries
- Northern Echo article on Anne Williams Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- "Amy Tinkler got her GCSE results and she is 'over the moon'". Metro. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- "DEATH OF LADY SCOTT". West Sussex Gazette. 5 May 1955.
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Further reading
- Alison Utley, ed. (2009). 125 Years of Durham High School for Girls: A Birthday Celebration. ISBN 978-1-906507-07-7.