Our Science classrooms are alive with curiosity and discovery!
Our incredible specialist teaching staff bring their subjects to life with energy and enthusiasm, creating lessons full of hands-on learning and excitement. Each class inspires pupils to explore, question, and develop a lifelong love for science and learning.
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We’re Hiring!
Boarding House Resident Tutor
Durham School’s thriving boarding community is looking for a friendly Resident Tutor. This role includes accommodation in the heart of Durham and would be perfect for someone seeking part-time work or studying for a postgraduate qualification.
Visit our website for details. (Link in bio)
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Welcome back! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful break and is ready for the new half term ahead. Let`s see what we can achieve by the end of 2025!
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Our A Level Politics pupils attended the recent Durham Cathedral Institute Debate on the Magna Carta and its influence today.
The debate provided pupils with an introduction to this significant part of the UK`s legal history, and its importance for the North East. With speakers from Durham Law School and Newcastle Law School, it was a brilliant opportunity for our pupils to deepen their learning and gain a nuanced understanding of the Magna Carta. @durhamcathedral
#DurhamSchool #DurhamCathedral #Durham #IndependentSchool #ALevelPolitics #Debate #MagnaCarta
Getting ready to welcome our pupils back for the second half of this term. We look forward to seeing you all!
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Join us at Durham School for our Sixth Form Open Evening!
Find out how Durham School Sixth Form can help you achieve your ambitions and prepare for your next steps, whatever they may be.
Location: Durham School
Time: Tuesday 18th November 2025, 6pm-9pm
Register online: https://www.dcsf.org.uk/admissions/open-morning-11th-october-2025/
We look forward to meeting you all.
#DurhamSchool #SixthForm #Durham #IndependentSchool #SixthFormOpenEvening #OpenEvening
Staff Spotlight!
Miss Hinde, Senior Housemistress of Pimlico and Teacher of German and French.
Miss Hinde has been with us at Durham School since 2008, but did you know that before this she worked as a headhunter in Paris? In her spare time, Miss Hinde loves to play the piano and go hiking with her dog, Betty the Border Collie. Betty loves playing with brooms, tennis balls and hunting for food!
Miss Hinde also recommends that everyone watch `The Lives of Others`, an award-winning German film (das Leben der Anderen). The story follows a Stasi officer spying on a writer during the height of the Cold War in East Germany. Miss Hinde describes it as absolutely brilliant and deeply moving.
We see that Miss Hinde is a brilliant Housemistress and teacher every day, but she is particularly proud of being a leader on three World Challenge Trips (Ethiopia, Madagascar, Costa Rica) as well as running in the staff relay most years.
During her time at Durham School, Miss Hinde would like to pass on the importance of kindness, respect and considering others` needs. She also believes that girls in the House would describe her as firm, fair and friendly.
#DurhamSchool #StaffSpotlight #Durham #Community #IndependentSchool
The Friends of DCSF warmly invite you to our Fireworks Night on Monday 3 November 2025 at The Orangery, Durham School.
Doors open from 5.30 pm, with the display beginning at 6.30 pm.
Join us for this community led evening, with a spectacular firework show, plenty of stalls, a bar, hot dogs and other treats to keep everyone fed and happy.
There`s no entry charge, but we do ask that you give generously to our bucket collectors on the night to help support the work of the Friends.
For safety reasons, please note that sparklers are not permitted.
Do bring along your family and friends, wrap up warm, and join us for what is always one of the highlights of the school calendar. We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of fun, food, and fireworks.
#DurhamSchool #ChoristerSchool #Durham #DurhamEvents #FireworksDisplay #BonfireNight
Throwback Thursday: A 1st XV vs O.D.s match in 1931.
#DCSF #Durham #DurhamHistory #OldDunelmians #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday
Your Child’s Future: Navigating Careers in the Age of AI
The world your child is growing up in is changing faster than ever — and Artificial Intelligence is at the heart of that change. While it can sound daunting, AI is also creating exciting new opportunities for young people.
Thriving in this new era isn’t just about keeping up with technology — it’s about strengthening the human skills that AI can’t replace: creativity, empathy, curiosity, and moral integrity.
Through our Careers and Futures Programme, and the values we live by every day, we’re helping pupils build the confidence to adapt, lead, and make a difference in the world of tomorrow.
Read more from Mr Stuart Macnair, Head of Politics and Careers, on how you can help your child prepare for the age of AI (link in bio).
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #AI #Careers #IndependentSchool
Rowing at Durham School is open to all. All you need is curiosity and courage.
Our Year 7 and 8 pupils took to the water and with plenty of laughs, teamwork and encouragement, they embraced the challenge and discovered a new passion.
@dsbc1847
#DurhamSchool #Rowing #DurhamRowing #DurhamSchoolBoatClub #Durham #TrySomethingNew
At Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, the chapel is a cornerstone of our community. Students visit each week for reflection, celebration, and connection.
In a busy school week, these moments offer time to reconnect and grow together.
#DurhamSchool #Chapel #Durham #IndependentSchool #Connection #Reflection
Our Sixth Formers enjoyed a fantastic trip to Stratford, enriching their studies in English and Drama.
The visit included tours of Shakespeare’s houses with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, a fascinating lecture from their team, and an outstanding performance of Measure for Measure by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The production offered a powerful, modern take on themes of power, morality and corruption — even referencing contemporary figures like Trump, Hancock and Boris Johnson.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Shakespeare #ALevelEnglish #ALevelDrama #IndependentSchool
Welcome to School House, one of our boys` day and boarding houses!
Our Houses are at the heart of the Durham School experience. They are homes away from home where every pupil is known and supported. Each House is a real community space designed to help pupils connect, unwind, and make the most of their time at school.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Community #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #HouseTour
Join us at Durham School for our Sixth Form Open Evening!
Find out how Durham School Sixth Form can help you achieve your ambitions and prepare for your next steps, whatever they may be.
Location: Durham School
Time: Tuesday 18th November 2025, 6pm-9pm
Register online: https://www.dcsf.org.uk/admissions/open-morning-11th-october-2025/
We look forward to meeting you all.
#DurhamSchool #SixthForm #Durham #IndependentSchool #SixthFormOpenEvening #OpenEvening
Staff Spotlight!
Our Development Director, Mr Beales, has been part of DCSF for nine years, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in school and university development. But before turning his focus to education, he was actually an astrophysicist. He studied Physics with Astronomy at Durham University, where he worked in the adaptive optics research group, literally taking the twinkle out of stars!
Outside of DCSF, Mr Beales was a founding director of the Durham Fringe Festival and continues to support the Festival as a volunteer. His enthusiasm for the performing arts is reflected in his work at DCSF and he is looking forward to supporting the Drama Department with their upcoming production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang . Tickets are now on sale https://chitty.dcsf.org.uk/
As Development Director, Mr Beales enjoys working with a wide variety of supporters to make DCSF better for current and future generations of pupils. He holds an MBA in Education Leadership and is also a diploma-level member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Development #StaffSpotlight #Durham #Community
See our blog for a reflection on EDI Week and the end of a brilliant first term! Link in bio.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #IndependentSchool #Equality #Diversity #Community
Year 10 Geography pupils took their learning outdoors with a trip to Hamsterley Forest! They studied changes in the characteristics of the river and explored how the forest is managed sustainably.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Geography #GCSEGeography #GeographyFieldwork #HamsterleyForest
DURHAM SCHOOL FIRST XI HOCKEY TEAM🏑 Throwback.
Throwback Thursday: Rugby in 1946. An incident in the 2nd XV match against St. Peter’s, York – D.B. Pickering tackles an opponent.
#DCSF #Durham #DurhamHistory #OldDunelmians #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday
Over 600 spectators and 100 players gathered on The Playground, Durham School on Saturday 18 October to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Durham School Football Club which is recognised as the world’s fifth oldest rugby club, founded in 1850.
Read more about this fantastic event on our blog (link in bio).
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhaRugby #DurhamHistory #DurhamSchoolFootballClub #DurhamSport
Welcome to MacLeod House, one of our girls` day houses!
Our Houses are at the heart of the Durham School experience. They are homes away from home where every pupil is known and supported. More than just a concept, each House is a real community space designed to help pupils connect, unwind, and make the most of their time at school.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Community #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool #HouseTour
Happy Diwali!
Wishing a joyful celebration to all who celebrate.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Durham #Diwali #FestivalofLights #IndependentSchool
A moving and insightful trip for our Year 10–13 Religious Studies and Psychology students, who visited Krakow and Auschwitz to explore history, ethics, and human behaviour beyond the classroom.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #ReligiousStudies #Psychology #Krakow #Poland
Well done to our girls who were on Ball Patrol for a Premier Hockey Game! Keep up the amazing work!
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Durham #Hockey #DurhamHockey #DurhamSport
Preparations for House Music are well underway! We can’t wait to see how pupils bring this year’s 80s theme to life.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #80s #MusicCompetition #Community #Durham
Welcome to Pimlico House, our girls’ day and boarding house! Here, you’ll find a cosy common room, kitchen and bedrooms equipped with everything our boarders need.
Our Houses are at the heart of the Durham School experience. They are homes away from home where every pupil is known and supported. More than just a concept, each House is a real community space designed to help pupils connect, unwind, and make the most of their time at school.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #BoardingSchool #IndependentSchool #HouseTour
To end Equality, Diversity and Inclusion week, we displayed all of the brilliant work done by pupils throughout the week. They created pledge trees, walls of respect and informative presentations about a range of cultures.
Thank you all for your work this week!
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Equality #Diversity #Inclusivity
On Wednesday, we held our Music Scholars` Recital, witnessing the talent and hard work of so many Durham School pupils.
We were treated to incredible performances by Hilda, Grace, Symeon, Christopher, Yichenxi, Yoonchan, Owen, Xavier, Jack, Samantha, Edward C, George, Edward N, Robbie, Tabitha, Dorothy, Aroa, Ruby, Joshua, Thomas, and James.
Thank you to the estates team, events manager and catering team for their contributions towards the concert. Thank you to the team of visiting instrumental teachers for preparing the students for tonight’s concert. Thank you to parents, guardians and house staff for your support with instrumental lessons and practice.
We hope you all enjoyed this brilliant evening!
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamMusic #ScholarsRecital #MusicRecital
Our pupils have been wearing red pin badges today for Wear Red Day 2025 in support of Show Racism the Red Card. Thank you all for showing your support and getting involved during EDI Week!
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #WearRedDay2025 #ShowRacismtheRedCard #Inclusivity
As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Week, pupils were invited to bring in objects related to their culture. Here are some of the lovely things we got to learn about.
Our diverse community gives pupils the opportunity to discover new perspectives and ways of life, helping them develop a broader understanding of the world around them. By encouraging the sharing of cultures, we celebrate individuality and foster respect, curiosity and empathy across our school community.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Diversity #Community #CulturalAwareness #Durham
Staff Spotlight!
Mr Fordyce, Director of One Year GCSE, Master of Swimming, and Teacher of Mathematics.
Mr Fordyce was born, grew up, and went to University in Edinburgh. After teaching Swimming and Maths at a school there, he moved to Durham in search of a change of scenery and has been at Durham School for 21 years now.
It’s well known that Mr Fordyce is a great swimming teacher, but did you know that he competed at National level previously? He’s also a fan of badminton and plays during the holidays.
After a day at Durham School, Mr Fordyce usually unwinds by watching TV, enjoying comedies, murder mysteries, or the OG Star Wars films which he recommends everyone watch!
Mr Fordyce enjoys the start of new academic years with all new challenges and the opportunity to meet new pupils. He is always proud of his pupils and their results. One class in particular achieved all A*/A!
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #StaffSpotlight #Community #StaffAppreciation #IndependentSchool
Brilliant effort from our U13s Hockey Team this afternoon. Keep up the great work, girls!
@durhamschsport
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Autumn Holiday Camps for October Half Term at Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Have you booked your child’s place yet?
Here at DCSF, our camps are more than just childcare; they’re about building confidence, sparking curiosity, and creating lasting memories.
Set within the beautiful grounds of Durham School, this October half term, your child can enjoy:
Seasonal fun with leaf printing, bug hunts, conker games, autumn scavenger hunts & weather themed crafts
Exciting STEM experiments
Daily Crafts
A wide range of sports
Daily swimming sessions (with alternatives for non-swimmers)
With fresh hot lunches, healthy snacks, and a safe, welcoming environment, every day brings something new and exciting. Our caring team and fantastic facilities make our camps truly unique.
A reminder of the important information:
Bookings available from 27 - 31 October
Starting from £42, our holiday camp includes:
Daily hot lunch and snacks included
Wrap-around care from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Reduced group sizes
SWIMMING EVERY DAY
Everyone Welcome
Book now through: https://kids.dcsf.org.uk/ (find the link in our bio)
#autumnholidaycamps #durhamschool #dcsf #durhamcity #familyfun #childcare
Throwback Thursday: The 1st XV exiting the Arcade in 1950.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday #Durham #DurhamHistory
Welcome to Poole House, one of our boys’ day and boarding houses! Here, you’ll find two inviting common rooms perfect for relaxing with friends, and a fire pit where you can toast marshmallows on cosy evenings.
Our Houses are at the heart of the Durham School experience. They are homes away from home where every pupil is known and supported. More than just a concept, each House is a real community space designed to help pupils connect, unwind, and make the most of their time at school.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #BoardingSchool #IndependentSchool #Durham #HouseTour
We are proud to announce that Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation has been named Regional Independent School of the Year: North at the 2025 Independent Schools of the Year Awards!
This recognition celebrates the strength of our Foundation, from our rich heritage to our forward-looking approach to education that nurtures Confidence for Life.
Our Principal, Dr Michael Alderson, and Head of Chorister School, Mrs Sally Harrod, attended the ceremony at The Law Society this evening, where they proudly accepted the award on behalf of our whole school community.
A huge thank you to the organisers of the Independent Schools of the Year Awards @independentschoolparent and to the sponsors, @schoolblazeruk , for an inspiring evening celebrating excellence in independent education.
#IndependentSchoolsOfTheYear #ISOTY2025 #DurhamCathedralSchoolsFoundation #ConfidenceForLifeRespectForAll #DurhamSchool #ChoristerSchool #IndependentEducation #SchoolBlazer
Pimlico House held a very successful bake sale, raising £391 for the House charity, Stray Aid! The girls baked so many cakes that they were sold at three different locations around School. Well done!
If you`d like to donate, please follow the link in our bio.
@pimlico.house
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #MARKValues #BakeSale #CharityEvent #StrayAid
We were kindly joined by the Diocesan Advisor for UKME (UK Minority Ethnic) in Chapel to mark Black History Month. Thank you for sharing such insightful words on the significance of this month and all that we can learn from it.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #BlackHistoryMonth #Chapel #IndependentSchool
Bravo to our talented Year 11 actors!
Our pupils have truly impressed in their GCSE Devised Drama performances today. In just four weeks, they transformed their chosen stimuli into thought-provoking and original pieces that delivered powerful, meaningful messages.
- Painting by Numbers
- Big Issue
- Sonder
Congratulations to all involved for your creativity and dedication.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #DurhamSchoolDrama #GCSEDrama #DurhamDrama #Drama
Pupils in Year 10 and 11 studying the IGCSE English Literature text `To Kill a Mockingbird` had the chance to watch a superb production at Leeds Playhouse, which explored the challenging themes explored in Harper Lee`s novel.
Read more about the production on our blog (link in bio).
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #LeedsPlayhouse #Drama #Theatre #GCSEEnglishLiterature
Year 10 chemists were investigating polymers yesterday as part of their current topic on structure and bonding, showing that even as lessons become more complex, there’s still plenty of room for curiosity and fun in learning.
#DCSF #DurhamSchool #Chemistry #GCSEChemistry #STEM #SlimeMaking
