Durham High School for Girls

Durham High School for Girls is a selective independent school for girls. 51% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £417,071. Over a 12 month period, 78 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

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Mathematics

86%

> Entries

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7

Chemistry

63%

History

56%

English Literature

56%

Classical Civilisation

50%

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

51%

Mathematics

51%

> Entries

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47

English Language

51%

English Literature

57%

Physics

79%

Chemistry

86%

Biology

83%

Science: Double Award

28%

Geography

80%

History

75%

Religious Studies

88%

Music

67%

Drama and Theatre Studies

82%

Physical Education Sports Studies

67%

French

100%

Spanish

64%

Art and Design Fine Art

83%

Art and Design Textiles

100%

Art and Design Graphics

88%

Classical Civilisation

86%

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

78

Anti-social behaviour

3

Violence and sexual offences

30

Vehicle crime

0

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

6

Criminal damage and arson

10

Public order

5

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

5

Drugs

1

Bicycle theft

17

Other crime

1

Possession of weapons

0

Headmistress: Mrs Michelle Hill

Local Authority: County Durham

Telephone: 1913843226

Website: www.dhsfg.org.uk

Address: Farewell Hall, South Road, null, DH1 3TB

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