Thanks to the generosity of our pupils, families and staff, our food donation has been collected by Emma from @feedingfamiliesuk and will help fill Christmas boxes for local families 🎄💛
Join Our Team at Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
At DCSF, it’s our people who make us exceptional.
From passionate teachers to dedicated support staff, every member of our community helps shape unforgettable learning experiences.
📍 Current Opportunity
Resident Tutor – Chorister School
🗓 Start date: January 2026
📄 Fixed-Term to July 2026 (with potential extension)
⏰ Term-time, 20 hours per week (plus Chorister periods)
💷 Salary: Meets NMW + accommodation + meals
You’ll support our Choristers and boarders, helping with evening routines, weekend life, sports, activities, rehearsals and services, and play an active part in our warm, vibrant community.
Find out more about the role below (link in Bio)
https://www.dcsf.org.uk/about-dcsf/vacancies/
A poster for the Langley House Christmas Entertainments of 1989.
#Throwback #ThrowbackThursday #Durham #DurhamSchool #DurhamHistory
Our Sixth Form pupils recently completed our Mock MMI interview circuit, a challenging but invaluable experience ahead of real university interviews!
🔗 Read more on the website -https://www.dcsf.org.uk/2025/12/09/preparing-future-medics-durham-schools-mock-mmi-interview-circuit/
It’s been great to hear from Sixth Form pupil Ajay, who spent the summer with the England U19 Rugby team. Find out more about his experience and how we support our pupils in achieving their own unique goals.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Rugby #EnglandRugby #SportsExcellence
Something exciting has arrived…
The first of our new Wintech boats has joined the DSBC fleet — and our rowers couldn’t be more excited!
This investment supports the long-term growth of the club, refreshes our fleet, and ensures our athletes train and race with equipment that matches their ambition.
Full story here ⬇️ link in our Bio.
https://www.dcsf.org.uk/2025/12/08/durham-school-boat-club-celebrates-exciting-fleet-upgrade/
Staff Spotlight!
Mrs Warne, Director of Teaching and Learning (also Initial Teacher Training Coordinator, Head of EPQ and Teacher in the Classics Department).
Mrs Warne has been with us at DCSF for 8 years, but did you know that before working at Durham School she worked at Chorister School for a few years? Before her time at DCSF, she also taught in other small independent all-through schools up to GCSE and A Level. Also, Mrs Warne used to run an events company with her husband. They worked with famous names including Gary Lineker, The Lightning Seeds and East 17!
Mrs Warne says Durham School is very similar to the school she attended as a boarder. She thinks that the community that boarding fosters for everyone in the school is amazing, and she loves being able to get to know pupils whether she teaches them or not.
Mrs Warne is particularly proud of her work organising a national education conference in 2023 with some well-known speakers from the education world, and over 200 teachers attended from around the country. She describes it as an amazing day and was proud to put Durham School on the map.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #StaffSpotlight #Teaching #IndependentSchool
On Friday 19th December, our pupils will attend the Nine Lessons and Carols Christmas Service at Durham Cathedral. We invite all parents to join us for a lovely end to the term.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #IndependentSchool #DurhamCathedral #Christmas
Well done to our pupils working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards for completing a wintry weekend of training.
#DurhamSchool #DofE #DukeofEdinburgh #IndependentSchool #Hiking
Our pupils take part in regular science events and hands-on experiences that bring learning to life.
This event celebrated girls in STEM, giving them the chance to explore a carousel of exciting activities, including controlling the incredible Boston Dynamics robot dogs, kindly brought in by Sunderland University.
#DurhamSchool #IndependentSchool #STEM #GirlsInSTEM #Robotics
Year 7 enjoyed a trip to a Synagogue as part of their Religious Studies course. Thank you to Newcastle Reform Synagogue for welcoming us.
#DurhamSchool #IndependentSchool #ReligiousStudies #Year7
We`re pleased to be taking part in this year`s Future Business Magnates competition organised by Durham County Council for schools.
On Thursday, our team of Year 8 pupils battled through the snow to attend a workshop day at Beamish Museum. This focused on setting the scene for the competition and supporting teams in beginning to consider the process they will go through to come up with their own product.
The pupils learnt about how successful products often solve a problem in the market, and had the opportunity to explore both the role of innovation in extending a product`s life cycle, and what products were the biggest sellers at Beamish Museum and why. The team returned to school enthused and full of ideas!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #BeamishMuseum #IndependentSchool #Competition
Studying A Level Psychology can allow you to see the world through a new pair of eyes. You’ll develop communication skills, critical thinking and empathy all in one subject.
Contact our Admissions Team to study with us:
admissions@dcsf.org.uk
0191 731 9270
#DurhamSchool #Durham #SixthForm #ALevel #ALevelPsychology #Psychology
These photographs, which include pupils skating on the River Wear in 1928, were found behind the skirting boards.
#DurhamSchool #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday #Durham #DurhamHistory
Our GCSE and A Level Drama pupils visit the Newcastle Theatre Royal to see the powerful and moving production of War Horse.
#DurhamSchool #NewcastleTheatreRoyal #WarHorse #GCSEDrama #ALevelDrama
Our sports programmes build character as well as skills. On the rugby pitch and beyond, pupils develop confidence and the courage to fail, learn, and try again. Through every match and training session, they shape who they become, both on and off the field.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Rugby #DurhamRugby #IndependentSchool
Year 8 girls in MacLeod enjoyed a fantastic evening of making pizza!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #IndependentSchool #Year8 #Social
Pupils recently received postcards from Durham School Dubai! This was a fantastic opportunity to make friends across the globe and learn about different backgrounds and cultures.
Thank you Durham School Dubai! @durhamdubai
#DurhamSchool #Durham #International #IndependentSchool #Friendship
Well done to Year 8 for their brilliant Fauvism oil pastel pieces!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamArt #IndependentSchool #Art
Well done to our girls` sports teams for their excellent efforts in recent matches! Keep up the great work.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #GirlsInSport #Hockey #Netball
Girls in Pimlico House have been getting into the Christmas spirit with some festive crafting sessions!
#DurhamSchool #ChristmasCrafts #Christmas #IndependentSchool #Durham
Congratulations to Matthew and Bel who have been selected for the Scottish Rowing Performance Academy as part of the performance pathway for Scotland!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamRowing #Rowing #IndependentSchool
Well done to everyone who took part in the recent cross country!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #CrossCountry #IndependentSchool #Running
Studying A Level Business with us means you’ll get to know about everything from government policy and economic forecasts to product innovation.
If A Level isn’t right for you, we also offer a BTEC Business option.
Chat to our Admissions Team to find out more:
admissions@dcsf.org.uk
0191 731 9270
#DurhamSchool #Durham #SixthForm #ALevel #ALevelBusiness #Business
Amazing effort from our 1st team in the National Cup match yesterday!
#DurhamSchool #Rugby #Durham #DurhamRugby #IndependentSchool
Chorister School`s Year 6 pupils enjoyed a brilliant and confidence-building day at Durham School on Wednesday 26 November, giving them a real taste of what life will feel like when they join us in Year 7.
Read about all that they did on our blog (link in bio).
#DurhamSchool #ChoristerSchool #Durham #IndependentSchool #Year6
A Sedan Chair, called the ‘Death Chair’ by students, was used to carry sick boys up to the school’s Sanatorium. This picture from 1951 shows it being paraded through Durham.
#Durham #DurhamHistory #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday #History
Reminder: Into Year 7 Evening for Parents on Thursday 27 November 2025.
#DurhamSchool #ChoristerSchool #Year7 #IndependentSchool #Durham
Congratulations to Harry in Year 12, who has earned his Black Belt in Taekwondo! After 12 years of dedication to the sport, while balancing it with competitive swimming, this is an incredible achievement.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Taekwondo #DurhamTaekwondo #IndependentSchool
Join us for our Winter Concert! This event is free to attend and will feature performances by our Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Senior Cathedral Choristers, Flute Ensemble, other small groups and soloists.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamMusic #Choir #Orchestra
Our Boarders enjoyed a lovely trip to the York Christmas Market at the weekend.
#DurhamSchool #BoardingSchool #York #YorkChristmasMarket #ChristmasMarket
In a world that often feels uncertain and fast-moving, one quality stands out as vital for our young people: resilience. At Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, we believe resilience is not just about coping with challenges but about growing through them, learning from experience, adapting to change, and developing the confidence to persevere.
Read more on our blog: https://www.dcsf.org.uk/2025/11/19/building-resilience-at-durham-cathedral-schools-foundation/
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Resilience #Wellbeing #Growth #IndependentSchool
Our One Year GCSE pupils enjoyed attending Lumiere in Durham!
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Lumiere #LumiereDurham #IndependentSchool
With dedicated spaces designed to support both performance and wellbeing, our strength and conditioning facilities give pupils the opportunity to develop healthy, active habits that last well beyond school life.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #GirlsInSport #Gym #GirlsSport #IndependentSchool
Please note these key dates for 11+, 13+ and 16+ scholarship entry. For more details, please see our website or contact admissions@dcsf.org.uk.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Scholarship #IndependentSchool #Academic
Staff Spotlight!
Miss Tiplady, International Admissions Manager.
Before Miss Tiplady joined us at DCSF, she completed her Master’s in Professional Translation for European Languages and worked as a Translation Project Manager. Having lived abroad during her time at university, she was inspired to join DCSF and help pupils transition to the UK from overseas.
Travel is one of Miss Tiplady’s biggest passions. Some of her favourite countries that she has explored include Saudi Arabia, Brazil, South Korea, China, Japan, Romania and Jordan. Did you know she has also swum in the Amazon River? Her dream countries to visit are Uzbekistan, Palau, Namibia and French Polynesia.
When she’s not at Durham School or exploring the globe, Miss Tiplady is often walking with her miniature dachshund called Milo, or trying out new foods. She particularly loves Japanese, Vietnamese and Malaysian cuisine.
Miss Tiplady believes her colleagues would describe her as adventurous, optimistic and caring. Also, if she could switch roles with anyone in School for a day, she would be an art teacher as she is obsessed with art history!
#DurhamSchool #StaffSpotlight #Community #InternationalAdmissions #InternationalStudents
On Wednesday 19 November, every pupil in Durham School took to the stage in the historic School chapel to take part in the annual House Music Competition.
Each House nominated a small group of singers and musicians to perform a “part song” piece. This was then followed by a whole House number, involving all members of the House.
Congratulations to our winners, Poole House and Lodge House!
Read more on our blog, to see how each House brought the 80s theme to life (link in bio).
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamMusic #MusicCompetition #IndependentSchool
Our site always looks beautiful in the snow, from the frosted rooftops to the warm glow of classrooms.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #Snow #Winter #Campus
The Advanced Biology and Chemistry Laboratory in 1941.
#Durham #DurhamHistory #Throwback #ThrowbackThursday #ScienceHistory
Today we celebrate the life of Thomas Langley, Bishop of Durham, who re-endowed the School in 1414.
Bishop Thomas Langley, who died on this day in 1437, played a remarkable role in shaping both Durham School and the wider medieval world. As well as refounding the School, he was the second longest-serving Chancellor of the medieval period and held many senior titles, including Dean of York, Keeper of the King’s Signet, and Keeper of the Privy Seal.
Langley was also prevented by the Pope from taking up roles as Bishop of London and Archbishop of York, and he famously refused the title of Pseudocardinal offered by Antipope John XXIII in 1411.
Beyond Durham, he founded Middleton Grammar School in Lancashire and reorganised teaching at Durham Cathedral to create what became Durham School. His impact on Durham Cathedral is still visible today—he blocked the Great West Door with an altar and his own tomb, prompting the creation of new entrances and large buttresses that prevent the building from slipping towards the river.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamCathedral #DurhamHistory #History
At Durham School, it’s not uncommon to hear a beautiful melody floating through the air as you walk across our grounds.
Our pupils are exceptional in both talent and dedication, continually developing their musical craft with passion and purpose. Guided by our inspiring music teaching staff, whose enthusiasm is unmatched, their hard work comes to life in regular concerts that fill Chapel with harmony and joy.
#DurhamSchool #Durham #DurhamMusic #IndependentSchool #MusicEducation #Musicians
We were delighted to receive a wonderful update from University College Oxford, sharing that one of our former pupils has excelled in their first year of study. We’re incredibly proud of their achievements and the strong foundation they built here at Durham School.
@oxford_uni
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