CSF Introduction
Overview
Established in 1414, DCSF has educated students for over 600 years
Independent day and boarding for children from 3-18
32-acre campus
670 students
Fantastic facilities
Exceptional pastoral care
Third oldest rowing club
Moderatively selective
Bespoke programme for all students
At a glance - approx
Age range: 3-18
Total no. of pupils: 657 (Boys: 419, Girls: 238)
Pupils in Sixth Form: 114
International pupils: 71 (11%), 25 different nationalities
Number of boarders: 53 (22 British boarders)
Top sports: Rowing, Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, Basketball, Badminton
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Why Durham?
Historic, safe, university city
Strong academic outcomes
Friendly, inclusive boarding culture
High value vs Canada/USA
7-minute walk from Durham city centre
2h50m direct train to London
Interview-led entry & personalised onboarding
The Harry Potter School
Dine like a true wizard in our famous Hogwart’s dining hall
Visits to Durham Cathedral and Alnwick Castle where Harry Potter was filmed!
Old Durham School logo (no longer used as our official logo)
Branding & Merger
In 2021, Durham School and The Chorister School merged to form Durham Cathedral Schools Foumdation
Fees and other costs Day Pupil
Boarding
Immersion £1115 per week £1250 per week
Full fees HERE
Y3-Y6
£6,559 per term N/A
Y7-Y8
£8,034 per term £16,265 per term
Additional costs
Registration fee: £75
CAS fee: £480
Transport from NCL airport: £40 one way
Weekend trips: £5-£20 each
Y9-Y13
£8,683 per term £18,938 per term
Uniform approx: £170-£180 (not required for short stays)
Durham Cathedral, UNESCO world heritage site
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Top 100 best school for cricket in The Cricketer's Schools Guide 2025
Home to Durham Cathedral Choristers
Durham University links
All Sixth form students registered at university library
Professors invited to give industry talks
Professors conduct mock interviews
Students attend university lectures on weekends
Expert university and elite applications guidance from Head of Careers
2024 Leaver’s destinations
Destination Subjects
University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Loughborough University
Durham University
University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Newcastle University
Ancient & Modern History
History
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Politics, Philosophy & Economics
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics and Physics
Genetics
Excellent Academics
Yearly trips to stay on Oxbridge campuses at colleges to receive interview prep and one on one time with professors
100% of pupils studying Chemistry and Physics at GCSE achieved Grades 8 or 9
One-Year GCSE Programme
English as Second Language
Chemistry
Music
17 visiting music professors
Peter Lee scholarship and music awards
Opportunity to perform in prestigious venues: Durham Cathedral, International Glasshouse Ensembles: Orchestra, Choir, Rock Band, Musical Theatre, Chamber Music
Sport Pathways
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Rowing Alumni
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Royal recognition
Two DCSF pupils invited attended Royal Maundy Service Service attended by His Majesty Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla
Prestigious events at DCSF
Pastoral
LWE lessons integrated into curriculum
Unique House System: A strong sense of belonging through our House community Team of housemasters and mistresses, matrons, tutors housemothers, deputy house staff and student monitors
Resident tutors (Durham University students)
Boarding
3 boarding houses: (School - boys, Poole - boys, Pimlico - girls)
Share a room with 1 other boarder 10% of pupils board 25 nationalities
Weekend programme Over 60 cocurricular activities
Admissions Process
Application
• Complete application form
• Pay application fee: 75 GBP
Interview
Entrance Assessments
• Remotely via Password
• Maths (1h) and English (1h30m)
• Interview with Academic Head
• 15-minute conversation
Offer Made
• Offer Accepted
• Visa (if required)
• Guardian Appointed
• Enrolment
Videos Link
Durham School
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/j2lxhs57v34999ag57j82/AAkwjzoJh1XGqs16_sA1Pz4?
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Sixth
Form
Director of Music (Mr Simon Bowler)
Director of One-Year GCSE (Mr Colin Fordyce)
Durham School Sixth Form Film
Principal interview
Chorister School
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/wl0zeyp121owyppz5zju3/AJ7gcVf1i8GnlD7fh28IX3c?
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https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a1vjg61qk52vquhp7r0hd/AOed4BADFRkysMGy87io0Ys?
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Deputy Head (Academic)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8lzjcdv1q5sr10ugmle2e/ADIaXzL39EOmzq94MTkxWCE?
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Videos Link Durham School
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/j2lxhs57v34999ag57j82/AAkwjzoJh1XGqs16 sA1Pz4?
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Sixth Form
ster School
https://issuu.com/debsfg/docs/durham school sixth form prospectus 2026-2027
https://issuu.com/debsfg/docs/chorister school prospectus 2026-2027
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/o4i3fiswyof5080ztesjm/AMsgZkHnblyCgUh49lz2NJs? rlkey=724w508ysryfz3vdj3mie2qdi&st=o2jpez95&dl=0
arships and Awards
Form Careers & Futures
Year GCSE
https://issuu.com/debsfg/docs/b86f5163-b94b-450f-a86b-ca69460caf0e
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a1vjg61qk52vquhp7r0hd/AOed4BADFRkysMGy87io0Ys? rlkey=h2kbbvyl4xh6s9rye1ygn3sxx&st=xda1vvif&dl=0
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any mini deck
https://issuu.com/debsfg/docs/dcsf germany mini-deck 26
