Open Events

Alongside our regular Open Days, we offer in-person and virtual tours, taster days and School visits throughout the year. If you have a child aged 3–18 and are exploring the right School, we would be delighted to welcome you to Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and show you what makes our community so distinctive.

Whether your child is joining Chorister School (ages 3–11) or Durham School (ages 11–18), our specialist teaching staff are committed to providing a nurturing environment in which children feel supported, challenged and inspired to flourish.

With academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and a co-curricular programme unrivalled in the North East, Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation offers an education defined by both opportunity and character.

We warmly invite you to come and experience it for yourself.

If you would like to attend our next open event, have a specific question or speak to us directly, please contact the Admissions Office on 0191 731 9270 or email admissions@dcsf.org.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Open Mornings and Events

We are available to speak to on the phone 01917319270 or via email admissions@dcsf.org.uk

Our next Durham School Sixth Form Information Evening will take place on 13 October 2026 from 6.00 – 9.00pm

To arrange a meeting with our Head of Sixth Form now, please see here:

Sixth Form Insights Session

March Whole Foundation Open Morning will take place on Saturday 6 March 2027 from 9.00am – 12.00pm.

Chorister School Open Week will take place from Monday 8 March to Friday 12 March 2027.

Our Stay and Play Sessions give you the chance to experience our fantastic facilities and caring, friendly and fun environment, as well as meet other parents and chat with our wonderful EYFS team at Chorister School.

Designed to give you a taste of life at Chorister School, these sessions offer children the opportunity to engage with EYFS staff and pupils while creating, playing and enjoying stories. We also encourage parents and guardians to take this opportunity to ask any questions they may have.

Sessions run from 9.15am to 10.45am and include fun activities based on a child-friendly book each week, along with free play, snack and story time. Please note the Stay and Play events are for 2.5 Year olds and above.

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