Durham High School for Girls

Durham, Durham, DH1 3TB

Contact Information

• Head: Mr Alan R Whelpdale
• Telephone: +44 (0)191 384 3226
• Fax: +44 (0)191 386 7381
• Email: headmistress@dhsfg.org.uk
• Website: http://www.dhsfg.org.uk

School Information

Here at Durham High School we provide a lively, friendly and caring community for girls throughout their education. Education is based firmly on Christian principles where every individual counts. Our aim is to encourage academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning, but we also place great value on personal development in creative arts, in sport, in community service and in leadership.

General Information

Fees per term

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Management, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Communication, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Critical Thinking, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, Graph/Tech Communication, Greek, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Sports Science, Statistics, Textiles and Fashion

Facilities

Art & Technology Centre, CDT Centre, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts

Activities

Amnesty International, Art, Ballet/Dance, Choir, Climbing, Community Service, Computing/IT, Cookery, Current Affairs, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, French cine/news Club, Gardening, Life Saving/First Aid, Maths Puzzle Club, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, School newspaper, Science club, Scouts/Guides etc., Skiing, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Year book, Young Enterprise

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Tennis

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural, Urban

Miscellaneous Information

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