Admissions
Durham High School was one of the first schools in the North East of England to take girls’ education seriously and we are proud to continue that tradition today; we seek to develop the potential of every girl in all areas of life.
Thank you for showing an interest in Durham High School. Mrs Andrea Thompson is your first point of contact for the Admissions process. If you get in touch during office hours at enquiries@dhsfg.org.uk, Mrs Thompson will get back to you before the end of the day.
The first stage of the process is to come and see our wonderful school. This will give you the opportunity to have a look around, discuss your individual circumstances and ask any questions you may have about Durham High School or single sex education in general.
While there are standard entry points to the school, we remain open to entrants at any stage. Pupils find that they integrate very quickly, so we would encourage you to get in touch.
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Admission Criteria
Informal assessment through play.
Age-appropriate assessment.
Examination, interview and school report.
The Entrance Examinations in English and Maths plus a Verbal Reasoning Test take place in January. Scholarships and bursaries are generally awarded at this point.
Click on the links below for sample 11+ Maths and English papers. Practice Verbal Reasoning tests are available on-line or at retailers.
Entrance Examinations, interview, school reference and GCSE results.
The Sixth Form Entrance Examinations take place in November. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded following GCSE results.
Start your journey with us
If you would like to find out more about Durham High School or arrange a visit to come and see what we have to offer, you contact Mrs Thompson on 0191 384 3226 or complete our enquiry form.