Durham School has a strong track record in supporting pupils as they make informed decisions about their next steps beyond Sixth Form. Our Futures and Careers provision offers tailored guidance to reflect each pupil’s individual ambitions, whether they are considering Oxbridge, Russell Group universities, specialist institutions, international study, apprenticeships or a gap year.
The variety of academic and co-curricular opportunities on offer at Durham School opens up a world of possibilities for our pupils as they move on to the next chapter of their lives.
The majority of Durham School pupils progress to university, supported by the dedicated guidance and expertise of our staff.
For the remaining 10%, a wide and varied range of career pathways is opened up by the School’s underlying purpose: to develop young women and men with the confidence to pursue their dreams.
2025 Leavers’ Headlines: A Global Future
- 80% of the cohort secured places in Higher and Further Education across the UK and worldwide
- 2 pupils accepted places at Oxbridge
- Wide range of Russell Group and top UK university placements
- Specialist pathways secured, including places at Drama Schools and medical programmes
- Additional pupils pursuing alternative pathways, including gap years and elite sporting ambitions (including Olympic rowing pathways)
- 3 pupils progressing directly into professional sport
| A Level Results 2025 | |
|---|---|
| A* grade | 8.2% |
| A*/A grade | 33.3% |
| A*-B grade | 55.3% |
