We can keep telling you all about our Sixth Form experience at Durham School, but we know you want to understand what it’s like from our pupils’ perspective.
So here are some of our Sixth Form pupils to tell you all about their experience with us:
Testimonials
Millie and Sophie, Year 12 Sports Focus
“Sports scholarships at Durham school offer many opportunities, making you get involved in new things and with it comes the team spirit.”
Ajay, Year 12
“The opportunities at Durham School Sixth Form are exceptional, and anyone thinking of coming make sure you make the most of what’s on offer.”
Jorja, Year 12 Burkitt Scholar
“Durham offers a really great range of subjects, so you can pick subjects that you like and that will get you closer to what you want to do. The teachers are very supportive, they’re willing to help you anytime.”
“Just go for it there’s no need to be scared and put off by the reputation and the size of the building. It’s really welcoming because one of my biggest fears just standing out and being alone. But you don’t need to be afraid of that.”
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Izzy, Year 12
“The drama at Durham School is compelling, the teachers are incredible and encourage me to push myself to limitless levels. The opportunities in the drama department, on and off the stage, are unbounded and I encourage everyone at Durham School to try and pursue it.”
Charlotte, Year 12 Music Scholar
“I am grateful I can study music at Durham School, they give me many things I want in Music. There are many places where I can create my music.”
Teresa, Year 13, Successful Oxford University Application
“My teachers have all gone above and beyond to help the (university) application process go as smoothly as possible. Being in such a supportive environment with people who provide me with opportunities to grow my love for this subject definitely helped me get the confidence to take this step.”
Ruby, Year 13
“I’m thankful that at Durham School I have had the opportunity to take photography as an A Level subject as I find it a very fun creative outlet that gives me lots of freedom to develop my photographs in the way that I enjoy most.”
Tadi, Year 13 Sport Scholar
“Cricket here at Durham School has taken my game to another level and has moved me out of my comfort zone. There is always a platform and chance to go and express yourself and creates an environment where you learn a lot and are free to ask questions.”
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Ed, Year 13 Music Scholar
“The bands offered include choir, brass group, orchestra, string group, saxophone group, guitar group, then there’s musical theatre group, and many more. They’re all really good, you meet new people. On top of that, you have private lessons from teachers who come in from outside the school.”
“I’ve had loads of opportunities, like experiencing rowing for the first time, to get involved with loads of new bands, so orchestra, choir, brass group, jazz band, and it goes on.”
“I joined at Sixth Form, and what really brought it over the line for me was the opportunity to sing in a cathedral, because I had only sung in a small chapel before. It’s like a whole new experience and it’s just really cool.”
Rajvir, Year 13
“Relax, you’re going to get all the support you need. The people here are very friendly and very supportive. You’re going to fit right in right away. I love how it’s really interactive and small classes so if you don’t understand you can go and have one-to-one.”
Olivia, Year 13
”At Sixth Form there are quite a lot of new people coming in and everyone’s really welcoming. The teachers are always there if you need anything as well as the pupils.”
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Matthew, Year 13
“Sixth Form is the first time I’ve played rugby and cricket. Outside sports, I take part in different societies, like the Heretic Society and senior debating, which has been really good as it gives me a flavour of something I haven’t really done before.”
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“The Heretics Society is a platform to speak about a topic that’s a bit controversial and try and convince everyone in the room, whether they’re right or wrong. It’s a way to share something a bit different and it gives you the opportunity to try public speaking and to persuade people.”
Jennifer, Burkitt Scholar
“On receiving the Burkitt Scholarship and being accepted into Durham School, I found the standard of teaching to be at the highest levels, far beyond that which I’d experienced at secondary school and at every juncture, I was encouraged to push myself to achieve my personal best.”
“Thanks to the Burkitt Scholarship and accompanying bursary, I am now studying medicine at one of the top universities in the UK and am one step closer to achieving my dreams.”
Aydin, King's Scholar
“Without such generosity, I would not have been able to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities offered by Durham School.”
“Their gifts have enabled me to change my future and go on to study at a top university. As I enter this next stage of life, I shall always be grateful for the wonderful opportunities their generosity has given to me and am proud to say that I am and will remain a Dunelmian.”
