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Polam Hall School
Darlington, Durham, DL1 5PA
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School Information
Polam Hall is a school that delivers educational excellence by focussing 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 which help to develop well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for their future.
General Information
| Gender: |
Girls only (co-ed sixth form) |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
317 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
5590 - 7195 |
| Day (£): |
1975 - 3595 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Interview, Report |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, 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 |
2 - 18 |
2 - 18 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
|
40 |
17 |
260 |
4 |
37 |
Subjects taught
Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Critical Thinking, 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
Facilities
All weather surface, Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Athletics track, Auditorium, Climbing Wall, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, 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, Ballet/Dance, Bridge, Ceramics, Chess, Chinese, Choir, Community Service, Computing/IT, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Electronics, Environmental/Green club, Fashion Design, Film/Video Club, French cine/news Club, Maths Puzzle Club, Music with theory, News Club, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Poetry, School newspaper, Science club, Scouts/Guides etc., Spanish Club, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, 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: |
6786 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
841 / 6000 |