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Lucy G was one of Durham School’s Burkitt Scholars and achieved an outstanding set of A-Level results in 2025, marking the end of a hugely successful two years at Durham…

Our community came together on Saturday 24 October 2026 to celebrate the centenary of Durham School Chapel, with a special service of thanksgiving and remembrance and the world premiere of…

Starting somewhere new can be exciting, but it can also feel daunting. At Durham School, we work hard to make sure pupils feel known, connected and part of the community…

A School should never be an island. The strongest communities are built when pupils understand that they belong not only to their School, but to something much wider.  We talk…

Today, 30 September 2026, marks 100 years since Durham School’s Memorial Chapel was dedicated by the Bishop of Durham on Speech Day in 1926. Built to remember those who lost…

As another School year begins, conversations naturally turn to targets, examinations and what pupils hope to achieve over the months ahead. Those things matter enormously. But education cannot simply be…

Durham School Boat Club is delighted to welcome a new Wintech Cobra 4x racing shell, supplied by leading rowing equipment company Oarsport. The arrival of the new boat represents a…

At the beginning of the new academic year, Durham School’s newly appointed Monitors took part in one of the School’s long-standing traditions: signing the Monitor Book. The book dates back…

A New School Year Begins at Chorister School The beginning of a new school year is filled with many emotions. There is excitement about new experiences, but there can also…

We’re delighted to celebrate the success of Zac H, who has recently completed his A Levels at Durham School and is now appearing on screen in Extra Geography. During his time…