News & Events

October is the time of year when we begin to look for new sixth form bursary and scholarship applicants.  It is also, coincidentally, Free Wills Month, a time when we…

Durham School is delighted to announce a record-breaking set of GCSE results, with our pupils achieving new heights in academic excellence. This year’s results underscore the dedication and hard work…

Durham School students are celebrating record-breaking A Level results, achieving the highest proportion of A*-A grades in the school's history. With 35.5% of all grades at A* or A —…

In May 2024, our current pupils Thomas T and Maddy H alongside Old Dunelmians Thomas B Grace J, and Millie M had the honour of attending a prestigious ceremony at Buckingham Palace to…

We are thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of three students who have recently received offers from Oxford and Cambridge University. Congratulations, Seb C, Lekso K and Timon B! After…

Durham School was honoured to host esteemed guests, Mr Mohamed Darwish and Ms Jo Maher, representing the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai. The KHDA is the government…

Burkitt Scholarships offered by Durham School are not just providing financial support; they are paving the way for young minds to flourish and dreams to be realised. Three inspiring stories…

In an insightful conversation, Dunja, a Year 13 student at Durham School and HMC Scholar, shared the intricate details of her transformative journey from Serbia to England and her eye-opening…

Two skilled rugby players from Durham School, Sam G and Patrick H, have been chosen for an England Under-18s training camp.  Assistant coach Will Parkin, who is overseeing his first full…

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is very excited to announce that we have been presented with a Bronze Award for our work on Anti-Bullying and our support for the United Against…