Durham High School

Durham High School is a selective independent school for boys and girls. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £479,823. Over a 12 month period, 63 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

-

Biology

14%

Chemistry

0%

Psychology

17%

History

50%

English Literature

38%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

-

English Language

50%

English Literature

50%

Physics

100%

Chemistry

88%

Biology

100%

Science: Double Award

22%

Geography

64%

History

50%

Music

67%

Drama and Theatre Studies

17%

Physical Education Sports Studies

56%

French

75%

Art and Design Textiles

100%

Classical Civilisation

33%

Key Stage 2 - Pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

63

Anti-social behaviour

10

Violence and sexual offences

15

Vehicle crime

1

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

15

Criminal damage and arson

5

Public order

4

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

6

Drugs

1

Bicycle theft

2

Other crime

2

Possession of weapons

1

Headmistress: Mrs Michelle Hill

Local Authority: County Durham

Telephone: 01913843226

Website: www.dhsfg.org.uk

Address: Farewell Hall, South Road, DH1 3TB

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