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The Chorister School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 The College
 Durham DH1 3EL

School Type

Phase: Primary and Secondary (ages 3-13)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1957
History: Closed in 2021. Merged with Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

Staff and Pupils

Headmistress: Mr Ian Wicks (since January 2018)
Previous Headteacher: Yvette Day (went to King's College School)
Number of pupils: 136
Boarders: Yes (14 boys / 16 girls)
Sex: Mixed (61% boys / 39% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 18.0%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 24.6%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.6km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North East
Authority: Durham
Constituency: City of Durham
Electoral Ward: Elvet and Gilesgate
School Number: 8406001

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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