Durham High School has closed (Friday 3 July 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Durham High School, Neville's Cross
Durham High School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Neville's Cross. It has an Anglican religious character.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Durham High School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Durham High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 28 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 89% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 4% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 64 pupils (23%) received SEN support and 2 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Durham Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High School (s-bound), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Durham High School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Durham High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Durham High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
38%
Available places
278 pupils
730 places
452 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Neville's Cross
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Neville's Cross
Across County Durham council
Places available
5,720
Applications
4,986
Got 1st preference
94.2%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across County Durham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
23.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
278
Total Pupils
8
Boys
270
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Durham High School
What are GCSE results like at Durham High School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Durham High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Durham High School?
Durham High School has around 278 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Durham High School?
Durham High School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Durham High School?
Durham High School is at Farewell Hall, South Road, Neville's Cross, DH1 3TB.