Durham High School Catchment Area
Durham High School is a other independent not applicable school in County Durham , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 288 pupils, and a capacity of 730 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
3–18
Age range
288
Pupils
730
Capacity
39%
Fill rate
Durham High School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Durham High School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, County Durham may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Durham High School — School Information
- Full address
- Farewell Hall, South Road, DH1 3TB
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–18 years
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 114330
Other Not applicable Schools in
If Durham High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.
St Mary's School, Hampstead Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6PG
St Anthony's School for Boys Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6NP
North Bridge House Senior School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 5UD
Bobov Primary Boys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · N16 6UE
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · W6 7EA
Evergreen Primary School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SW6 4QT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Durham High School
Is Durham High School oversubscribed? ▾
Durham High School has a capacity of 730 places and currently has 288 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Durham High School? ▾
Durham High School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. County Durham publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Durham High School cover? ▾
Durham High School is a not applicable school in County Durham, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.