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Polam Hall School
Darlington, Durham, DL1 5PA
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School Information
Polam Hall is a school which focuses on the individual, building pupils' self-confidence and encouraging high aspirations. Respect for self and others is fostered at all stages. Our excellent academic results are complemented by a rich variety of extra-curricular opportunies, all helping to develop well-rounded individuals.
General Information
| Gender: |
Girls only (co-ed sixth form) |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
358 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
5125 - 6870 |
| Day (£): |
1925 - 3520 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Report & Exam & Interview |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
|
8 - 18 |
15 - 17 |
2 - 18 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
|
37 |
6 |
315 |
6 |
47 |
Subjects taught
Applied Science, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Dance, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Food Technology, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, Graph/Tech Communication, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish, Statistics, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
Art & Technology Centre, Athletics track, Common Room, Concert Hall, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Photography Studio, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Astronomy, Ballet/Dance, Bridge, Ceramics, Chess, Chinese, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Electronics, Fashion Design, Film/Video Club, French cine/news Club, Ice skating, Life Saving/First Aid, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Poetry, Pottery, Printing, School newspaper, Science club, Scouts/Guides etc., Skiing, Spanish Club, Textiles, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, Year book, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Non denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Halal, Other, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
46223 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
843 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
841 / 6000 |