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	'''Durham High School for Girls''' is a ] independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years old in ], United Kingdom.
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			'''Durham High School''' is a ] independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years old in ], United Kingdom.

	==History and current status==		==History and current status==
	The school was founded in ~~1894~~ 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 ].<ref></ref>		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 ].<ref></ref>

			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. The report highlighted pupils' "excellent" progress and achievement, their "outstanding" attitudes to learning and their "strong moral awareness".<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Durham High School for Girls :: Independent Schools Inspectorate \|url=https://www.isi.net/school/durham-high-school-for-girls-6414 \|access-date=2023-02-16 \|website=www.isi.net}}</ref>

	==Leadership and staff==		==Leadership and staff==
			{{unref section\|date=February 2023}}
	The school is a Church of England foundation, whose current head teacher is Simone Niblock.
			The school is a ] foundation, whose current Headmistress is Michelle Hill.

	In May 2011, it was announced that Mrs Templeman was to step down as headmistress after 13 years at the school. The school was run by acting head Alan Whelpdale from September 2011 until July 2012 and was taken over by Mrs Lynne Renwick who was previously headmistress at Our Lady's Abingdon in Oxford in September 2012.

	==Academic results==		==Academic results==
	Academic results are higher than average, even for the independent sector. Government performance figures show 98% of students achieving 5 Grade A* - C grades or better in their ]s.<ref></ref>		Academic results are higher than average, even for the independent sector. Government performance figures show{{when\|date=February 2023}} 98% of students achieving 5 Grade A* - C grades or better in their ].<ref></ref>

			In 2022, 62.3% of GCSE entries achieved grade 9-7. At A Level 69.4% of the entries achieved A* or A. Pupils invariably obtain a place at the University of their choice, including Oxford and Cambridge, and other Russell Group universities.{{cn\|date=February 2023}}

	==Scholarships==		==Scholarships==
	The school offers a number of scholarships and bursaries, including one which offers up to a 100% rebate on the fees for seven years. Scholarships and exhibitions in sport, music, drama and exam entrance awards are frequently awarded.<ref></ref>		The school offers a number of scholarships and ], including one which offers up to a 100% rebate on the fees for seven years. Scholarships and exhibitions in sport, music, drama and exam entrance awards are frequently awarded.<ref></ref>

	==Notable former pupils==		==Notable former pupils==
	{{see also\|Category:People educated at Durham High School for Girls}}		{{see also\|Category:People educated at Durham High School for Girls}}
			* ] - Olympic Bronze Medallist (Gymnastics) <ref>{{cite web \|date=26 August 2016 \|title=Amy Tinkler got her GCSE results and she is 'over the moon' \|url=http://metro.co.uk/2016/08/26/amy-tinkler-got-her-gcse-results-and-she-is-over-the-moon-6091910/ \|accessdate=2 October 2017 \|website=Metro}}</ref>
	* ] - opera singer
			* Anne Williams - ] Captain and member of the ]<ref>''Northern Echo'' {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927002305/http://archive.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/2004/7/22/45030.html\|date=September 27, 2007}}</ref>
			* ], Professor of Christian Origins and Head of the School of Divinity, ]
			* ] - Olympian (bobsled)
	* ] - actress		* ] - actress
	* Wendy Gibson - actress and news presenter		* ]- actress and news presenter
	* Sister Anne Williams - ] Captain and member of the ] of the ]<ref>''Northern Echo'' {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927002305/http://archive.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/2004/7/22/45030.html \|date=September 27, 2007 }}</ref>
	* ] - news presenter and journalist
	* ] - journalist
	* ] - Olympic Bronze Medallist (Gymnastics) <ref>{{cite web\|title=Amy Tinkler got her GCSE results and she is 'over the moon'\|url=http://metro.co.uk/2016/08/26/amy-tinkler-got-her-gcse-results-and-she-is-over-the-moon-6091910/\|website=Metro\|accessdate=2 October 2017\|date=26 August 2016}}</ref>
	* Mica McNeill - Olympian (bobsled)

	==Projects==
	Girls from the Sixth Form visit Sri Lanka every summer to help in schools, orphanages and community projects.

	==References==		==References==
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	==Further reading==		==Further reading==
	* {{cite book\| editor = Alison Utley\| title = 125 Years of Durham High School for Girls: A Birthday Celebration\| year = 2009\| isbn = 978-1-906507-07-7 }}		* {{cite book\| editor = Alison Utley\| title = 125 Years of Durham High School for Girls: A Birthday Celebration\| year = 2009\| publisher = Profile Books Limited\| isbn = 978-1-906507-07-7 }}

	==External links==		==External links==
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Independent school in Durham, County Durham, England

Durham High School
Address

Farewell Hall Durham, County Durham, DH1 3TB England
Coordinates	54°45′24″N 1°35′14″W / 54.7566°N 1.5871°W / 54.7566; -1.5871
Information
Type	Independent school
Motto	"Be Your Best."
Religious affiliation(s)	Church of England
Established	1884
Chair	Helen McMillan
Head teacher	Michelle Hill
Gender	Female
Age	3 to 18
Houses	Booth, Neville, Heath, Tempest
Colour(s)	Green and Gold
House Colours	Blue, Red, Yellow and Black
Website	http://www.dhsfg.org.uk

Durham High School is a single-sex independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years old in Durham, United Kingdom.

History and current status

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. The report highlighted pupils' "excellent" progress and achievement, their "outstanding" attitudes to learning and their "strong moral awareness".

Leadership and staff

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The school is a Church of England foundation, whose current Headmistress is Michelle Hill.

Academic results

Academic results are higher than average, even for the independent sector. Government performance figures show 98% of students achieving 5 Grade A* - C grades or better in their General Certificates of Secondary Education.

In 2022, 62.3% of GCSE entries achieved grade 9-7. At A Level 69.4% of the entries achieved A* or A. Pupils invariably obtain a place at the University of their choice, including Oxford and Cambridge, and other Russell Group universities.

Scholarships

The school offers a number of scholarships and bursaries, including one which offers up to a 100% rebate on the fees for seven years. Scholarships and exhibitions in sport, music, drama and exam entrance awards are frequently awarded.

Notable former pupils

Amy Tinkler - Olympic Bronze Medallist (Gymnastics)
Anne Williams - Church Army Captain and member of the General Synod of the Church of England
Helen Bond, Professor of Christian Origins and Head of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh
Mica McNeill - Olympian (bobsled)
Wendy Craig - actress
Wendy Gibson- actress and news presenter

References

Girls School Association
"Durham High School for Girls :: Independent Schools Inspectorate". www.isi.net. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
DfES results for Durham High School for Girls
Details of Scholarships and Bursaries
"Amy Tinkler got her GCSE results and she is 'over the moon'". Metro. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
Northern Echo article on Anne Williams Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

External links

Durham High School for Girls website

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