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Durham High School

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Durham High School

Farewell Hall, South Road, DH1 3TB

Other independent school
Anglican
Pupils
288
Ages
3-18
Attainment 8
51.7

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection
ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
61.9%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
4.58
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.52
A*-A Grades
36.5%
A*-B Grades
66.7%
AAB+ %
19.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 21 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Durham High School

Durham High School is a secondary school in County Durham. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. The school has around 288 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about Durham High School

What are Durham High School's latest exam results?
Durham High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Durham High School located?
Durham High School is a secondary school in County Durham (DH1 3TB).
How many pupils attend Durham High School?
Durham High School has around 288 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Durham High School with other schools?
View Durham High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.