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This half term, our tutor programme at Durham School, is exploring the fifth element of our Wellbeing G.R.O.W.T.H. framework: T – Time. Through a series of structured discussions, pupils are…

Using Words for Good at Durham School At Durham School, we believe that words matter. The language young people use every day has the power to build others up, strengthen…

Last week, we celebrated British Science Week 2026, and what a fantastic week it was! One of the standout highlights was seeing our Year 12 science pupils bringing science to…

Durham School Boat Club is delighted to announce the arrival of two brand-new international boats from Wintech Racing, purchased through Oarsport as part of the School’s ongoing fleet upgrade programme….

Recognising Old Dunelmians who make a difference. The Making a MARK Award celebrates our outstanding Old Dunelmians who have made an impact in their fields and communities. This prestigious award…

Over recent years, the House Music competitions at Chorister School have become a much-loved highlight of the house event calendar, offering pupils the chance to come together in celebration of shared…

As the Christmas season approaches, pupils, staff and families from across the Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation gathered in Durham Cathedral for our annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols –…

Senior School Supper is one of those evenings that quietly captures what tradition means at Durham School — not something fixed or ceremonial for its own sake, but something lived,…

Durham has been named a member of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, reaffirming the city’s status as a place of scholarship and learning for more than a thousand…

Last week, a group of our Sixth Form pupils took an important step towards their future careers in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine by taking part in our annual Mock…