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County Durham

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

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Ages3–18
Pupils661
GenderCo-educational
AttendanceBoarding school
Boy to girl ratio64:36
Religious affiliationNone

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2026/27 directory

Annual fees

Year groupDayBoarding
Year 2£15,087Includes VAT—
Year 6£19,371Includes VAT—
Year 8£22,065Includes VAT£40,026Includes VAT
Year 11£24,144Includes VAT£48,789Includes VAT
Year 13£24,144Includes VAT£48,789Includes VAT

Figures are per pupil per year. Check unconfirmed VAT and additional charges with the school. A dash indicates an unpublished fee.

Academic profile

Exam results

Results cover different years; compare the years shown.

GCSE grades 7–9 (2026)
39.9%
A-level grades A*–A (2026)
30.6%
GCSE local state average
21.5%
Sixth-form local state average
27.4%
GCSE vs national private average
Below
Sixth form vs national private average
Below
GCSE value for money
Fair
Sixth-form value for money
Fair

On-site facilities

Squash courtsIndoor poolGymTheatreTennis courtsRowing