About the school
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation includes Durham School, which the site describes as ages 11-18, with main intake points usually including Year 7 and Sixth Form. For Year 7 entry, children sit 11+ entrance examinations in English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Day Pupil Senior School 7–8 £7,355 + Lunch; Day Pupil Senior School 9–13 £8,048 + Lunch (2026-27 termly total, inclusive of VAT). |
📅 Open days: The admissions page says families are encouraged to visit first and the site links to Open Events; the detailed open-events text provided did not include specific event dates.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning |
📄 Free Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | No catchment area was mentioned on the provided admissions pages. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The admissions page says Year 7 is one of the main intake points and that applications are considered subject to availability; no test registration or exam dates were stated on the provided pages.
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