Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is an independent school for boys and girls. 48% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £380,568. Over a 12 month period, 2428 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

48%

Mathematics

53%

> Entries

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17

Biology

40%

Chemistry

15%

Physics

36%

Psychology

16%

History

67%

English Language and Literature

14%

Business Studies Single

14%

Geography

27%

Economics

46%

Religious Studies

43%

Art and Design

29%

Drama and Theatre Studies

17%

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

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Physics

83%

Chemistry

87%

Biology

95%

Science: Double Award

22%

Geography

47%

Computer Studies Computing

50%

Religious Studies

35%

Music

83%

Drama and Theatre Studies

36%

Physical Education Sports Studies

8%

French

28%

German

50%

Chinese

100%

Spanish

56%

Art and Design Fine Art

53%

Art and Design 3d Studies

14%

Art and Design Graphics

38%

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

2428

Anti-social behaviour

549

Violence and sexual offences

809

Vehicle crime

32

Shoplifting

303

Burglary

68

Criminal damage and arson

115

Public order

246

Robbery

30

Theft from the person

18

Other theft

124

Drugs

55

Bicycle theft

20

Other crime

35

Possession of weapons

24

Headteacher: Dr Michael Alderson

Local Authority: County Durham

Telephone: 01917319270

Website: www.dcsf.org.uk

Address: Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, Quarryheads Lane, DH1 4SZ

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