Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
Official links
Verified fees
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
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Fee evidence
ISC boarding fees/term (excl VAT): £4,826 to £14,119 -> £14,478/yr (x3)
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
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Exam dates and admissions evidence
Complete assessments: Our annual assessment dates are announced in advance and publicised on our website
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 76 | 31.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 80 | 33.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 86 | 34.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 49 | 46.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.6 |
School information
| URN | 114331 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Michael Alderson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | DH1 4SZ |
| Latest pupils | 76 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, Quarryheads Lane, Durham, DH1 4SZ
http://www.dcsf.org.uk1917319270| DfE number | 6000 |
| UKPRN | 10008205 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1908 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |