Academic life | Durham Sixth Form | Durham Cathedral Schools

Studying at Durham School is a brilliant experience. From Year 7 right the way through to Year 13, we support our pupils in becoming young adults with dreams, aspirations and a focus on the future.

Choosing a school that matches those aspirations, that nurtures and encourages, that offers the widest possible opportunities to reach academic heights, that enables pupils to engage in a vibrant array of co-curricular activities and thought-provoking societies, and that delivers all of this in a nurturing and resilient environment, is hard to find.

Take a look at what our pupils achieved in 2024-2025:

55.3%

A*- B Grades at A Level

15%

Grade 9 at GCSE

44.4%

Grade 7-9 at GCSE

See a breakdown of grades by GCSE subject here for 2025.

How do we achieve this when we are not highly selective?

The teaching staff at Durham School are highly qualified and are excellent classroom practitioners; they are committed to helping their pupils be the very best they can be; many provide extra lunchtime clinics where pupils can access help outside of the classroom in a relaxed environment.

The class sizes are small, allowing our pupils to engage in personal group lessons, to have their voices and opinions heard and allow their teachers to monitor their progress closely.

Meet our Academic Deputy Head, Mr Andrew Pearson:

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