Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, Quarryheads Lane, DH1 4SZ
Independent school for ages 3–18 in Quarryheads Lane. Mixed intake, Church of England ethos.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is a mixed Church of England independent school foundation in Durham, teaching ages 3 to 18. It has boarding, nursery classes and a sixth form, with around 740 pupils.
Its ISI inspection in January 2026 found the relevant standards and safeguarding standards met.
The school says the foundation brings together six centuries of experience in the City of Durham, with Chorister School for ages 3 to 11 and Durham School for ages 11 to 18. It also highlights the values of moral integrity, ambition, responsibility and kindness.
Open days and visits at Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Dates below were read from the school’s own pages. Use the source link to check the latest details.
- Open morningSenior Schooldcsf.org.uk last checked 11 September
- Information eveningSixth Formdcsf.org.uk last checked 11 September
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