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Established in 1414, DCSF has educated students for over 600 years
Independent day and boarding for children from 3-18
32-acre campus
670 students
Fantastic facilities
Third oldest rowing club Moderatively selective
Exceptional pastoral care
Bespoke programme for all students
At a glance - approx
Age range: 3-18
Total no. of pupils: 657 (Boys: 419, Girls: 238)
Pupils in Sixth Form: 114
International pupils: 71 (11%), 25 different nationalities
Number of boarders: 53 (22 British boarders)
Top sports: Rowing, Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, Basketball, Badminton
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3 oldest Boathouse in the world, 5 oldest rugby club
600 years of history, founded in 1414
2h50m direct train to London
Old Durham School logo (no longer used as our official logo)
Branding & Merger
In 2021, Durham School and The Chorister School merged to form Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Fees and other costs
Day Pupil Full Boarding
Short stay £1150 per week
Y3-Y6
per week
£6,559 per term N/A
Y7-Y8 £8,034 per term £16,265 per term
Full fees HERE
Y9-Y13 £8,683 per term £18,938 per term
Additional costs
Registration fee: £75
CAS fee: £480
Transport from NCL airport: £40 one way
Weekend trips: £5-£20 each
Uniform approx: £170-£250 (not required for short stays)
The Harry Potter School
Dine like a true wizard in our famous Hogwart’s dining hall
Visits to Durham Cathedral and Alnwick Castle where Harry Potter was filmed!
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Durham University links
All Sixth form students registered at university library
Professors invited to give industry talks
Professors conduct mock interviews
Students attend university lectures on weekends
Expert university and elite applications guidance from Head of Careers
Destination Subjects
University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Loughborough University
Durham University
University of Manchester
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Politics, Philosophy & Economics
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics and Physics
University of Manchester Ancient & Modern History History
Newcastle University
Genetics
Excellent Academics
2 yearly trips to stay on Oxbridge campuses at colleges to receive interview prep 100% of pupils studying Chemistry and Physics achieved Grades 8 or 9
A fantastic opportunity for international students with weaker English to study core qualifications that will enable them to progress on to A Level and prepare them for university
One-Year GCSE Programme
English as Second Language
Chemistry
Up to 7 GCSE Subjects
Maths
Further
Music
17 visiting music professors
Peter Lee scholarship (only Chinese students) and music awards
Ensembles: Orchestra, Choir, Rock Band, Musical Theatre, Chamber Music
Opportunity to perform in prestigious venues: Durham Cathedral, International Glasshouse
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Rowing through history
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Use of Durha Olympic Row
3rd oldest boat house in the world
Opportunity to row in regattas nationally
Rowing Alumni
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Pastoral
LWE lessons integrated into curriculum
Unique House System: A strong sense of belonging through our House community Team of housemasters and mistresses, matrons, tutors housemothers, deputy house staff and student monitors
Resident tutors (Durham University students)
Boarding
3 boarding houses: (School, Poole, Pimlico)
16% of pupils board
25 nationalities
Weekend programme
Over 60 cocurricular activities
Admissions Process
Application
• Complete application form
• Pay application fee: 75 GBP
Interview
Entrance Assessments
• Remotely via Password
• Maths (1h) and English (1h30m)
• Interview with Academic Head
• 15-minute conversation
Offer Made
• Offer Accepted
• Visa (if required)
• Guardian Appointed
• Enrolment
Videos
Videos Link
Durham School
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/j2lxhs57v34999ag57j82/AAkwjzoJh1XGqs16 sA1Pz4?
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Sixth Form
Director of Music (Mr Simon Bowler)
Director of One-Year GCSE (Mr Colin Fordyce)
Durham School Sixth Form Film
Principal interview
Chorister School
Deputy Head (Academic)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/wl0zeyp121owyppz5zju3/AJ7gcVf1i8GnlD7fh28IX3c?
rlkey=5l1swwzy1eefoe9lp24bh6txd&st=xwth1ti3&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/o4i3fiswyof5080ztesjm/AMsgZkHnblyCgUh49lz2NJs?
rlkey=724w508ysryfz3vdj3mie2qdi&st=o2jpez95&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/c5ivzjkhxvhmmswsloaqy/AJmVUS-4VPDP9pnqGzzqlVU?
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https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a1vjg61qk52vquhp7r0hd/AOed4BADFRkysMGy87io0Ys?
rlkey=h2kbbvyl4xh6s9rye1ygn3sxx&st=xda1vvif&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8lzjcdv1q5sr10ugmle2e/ADIaXzL39EOmzq94MTkxWCE?
rlkey=kb3oftknr1za76exf2245f736&st=hfi2a8b8&dl=0
Deputy Head (Pastoral) https://vimeo.com/reviews/4372ce53-6448-4f4c-9998-700e26b5d1c6/videos/1135269998
Prospectuses
Videos Link Durham School
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/j2lxhs57v34999ag57j82/AAkwjzoJh1XGqs16 sA1Pz4?
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Sixth Form
ster School
https://issuu.com/debsfg/docs/durham school sixth form prospectus 2026-2027
https://issuu.com/debsfg/docs/chorister school prospectus 2026-2027
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/o4i3fiswyof5080ztesjm/AMsgZkHnblyCgUh49lz2NJs? rlkey=724w508ysryfz3vdj3mie2qdi&st=o2jpez95&dl=0
arships and Awards
Form Careers & Futures
Year GCSE
https://issuu.com/debsfg/docs/b86f5163-b94b-450f-a86b-ca69460caf0e
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a1vjg61qk52vquhp7r0hd/AOed4BADFRkysMGy87io0Ys? rlkey=h2kbbvyl4xh6s9rye1ygn3sxx&st=xda1vvif&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8lzjcdv1q5sr10ugmle2e/ADIaXzL39EOmzq94MTkxWCE? rlkey=kb3oftknr1za76exf2245f736&st=hfi2a8b8&dl=0
any mini deck
https://issuu.com/debsfg/docs/dcsf germany mini-deck 26
