Durham High School for Girls
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| Durham High School | |
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Farewell Hall , , DH1 3TB | |
| Coordinates | 54°45′24″N 1°35′14″W / 54.7566°N 1.5871°WCoordinates: 54°45′24″N 1°35′14″W / 54.7566°N 1.5871°W |
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| 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.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4]
Notable former pupils[]
- Wendy Craig - actress
- Sister Anne Williams - Church Army Captain and member of the General Synod of the Church of England[5]
- Amy Tinkler - Olympic Bronze Medallist (Gymnastics) [6]
- Mica McNeill - Olympian (bobsled)
- Geraldine Edith Mitton - author and editor[7]
References[]
- ^ "DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS". Durham County Advertiser. 2 May 1884.
- ^ Girls School Association
- ^ 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.
Further reading[]
- Alison Utley, ed. (2009). 125 Years of Durham High School for Girls: A Birthday Celebration. ISBN 978-1-906507-07-7.
External links[]
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- Schools in Durham, England
- Independent schools in County Durham
- Girls' schools in County Durham
- Educational institutions established in 1894
- Member schools of the Girls' Schools Association
- 1894 establishments in England