Pygmalion: Durham School’s Sold-Out Success
Durham School’s production of “Pygmalion” was a sold-out success, with one of the school’s most ambitious stages yet. The cast and crew described the show as transformative, witty, and revolutionary…
News & Events
From newspapers to TikTok: How are adolescents staying informed about world events?
Director of Wellbeing at DCSF, Nicola Thompson, recently conducted a trial Life & Wellbeing Education lesson (aka PSHE), with her Year 11 students to assess how they access current affairs…
Handel’s Messiah – A Concert for the Ages in Durham Cathedral
On Saturday evening, pupils, staff, alumni, and friends of Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation filled Durham Cathedral for a magnificent night of choral music to support the North East’s young people…
Charity Concert to Give North East Choristers Life-Changing Educational Opportunities
On Saturday 8 February, Durham Cathedral will host a special performance of Handel’s Messiah, led by Alexander Armstrong and an extraordinary line-up of musicians, all coming together to support a…
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Announces Appointment of New Principal
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Alderson as the next Principal of Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation. Dr. Michael Alderson, currently Executive Head at Merchant Taylors’ Schools…
Celebrating the Opening of Lodge House
On Thursday, 14 November 2024, Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation proudly marked a significant milestone with the official opening of Lodge House, the new home for day girls at Durham School….
The Foundation Celebrates Shortlisting for the Prestigious IDPE Award
We are thrilled to share that the Foundation has been shortlisted for the esteemed IDPE Award in recognition of our "In the Place" Development Campaign. This nomination is a significant…
A long history of gifts in wills transforming lives – The Burkitt Scholarships
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 Celebrates Record-Breaking GCSE Results in 2024
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 Record-Breaking A Level results
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 —…