Other places · North East England
Durham High School for Girls
In or near Brandon.
Durham High School for Girls in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 2.6 km
About
Durham High School for Girls is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Durham High School for Girls has a long history of providing quality education to girls, emphasizing determination and resilience. Unfortunately, the school is set to close at the end of the term, marking the end of its 142-year legacy.
From the Wikipedia article
Durham High School is a coeducational independent day school for children aged 3 to 18 years old in Durham, United Kingdom. Until September 2025 it was a single-sex school for girls.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The school was founded in 1884 and has occupied various sites during its history. It now has premises south of the city at Farewell Hall. The school is a member of the Girls' Schools Association. Durham High School was judged as "Excellent" across all areas by the latest inspection carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in October 2022. In July 2026, The Northern Echo and the BBC reported on uncertainty about whether the school would continue to operate in September 2026. A spokesperson for the school said "No decisions have been formally announced".
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.7566, -1.5871
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Established
- 1894
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.dhsfg.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5316521 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Durham High School for Girls (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Durham High School for Girls?
- Durham High School for Girls is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3TB), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Durham High School for Girls?
- Durham High School for Girls in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Durham High School for Girls?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3TB.
- When was Durham High School for Girls built?
- Built or established in 1894.
- How do I get to Durham High School for Girls?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3TB.