Durham High School for Girls
| Durham High School for Girls | |
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| Address | |
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Farewell Hall , , DH1 3TB | |
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| Type | Independent school |
| Motto | "The fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1884 |
| Chair | Mr W Hurworth |
| Head teacher | The Rev Ann Templeman |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 3 to 18 |
| Houses | Booth, Neville, Heath, Tempest |
| Colour(s) | Green and Gold |
| House Colours | Blue, Yellow, Red and Black |
| Website | http://www.dhsfg.org.uk |
Durham High School for Girls is a single-sex independent day school for 3 to 18 year olds in Durham City, United Kingdom.
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 Girls School Association.[1]
Leadership and staff
The school is a Church of England foundation, whose current head teacher is the Revd Ann Templeman, one of very few ordained women to be head of a senior school. The Chair of the Governors is Mr W Hurworth. In May 2011 it was announced Revd Ann Templeman was to step down as headmistress after 11 years at the school.
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 GCSEs.[2]
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.[3]
Notable former pupils
- Joanna Burton - Opera singer
- Wendy Craig - Actress
- Wendy Gibson - Actress and news presenter
- Sister Anne Williams[4] - Church Army Captain and member of the General Synod of the Church of England
- Sarah Gatenby - News presenter and journalist
Projects
The school works in co-operation with the Durham/Lesotho Link and girls from the sixth form visit the Kingdom of Lesotho every summer to help in orphanages that support children affected by AIDS. The country is completely surrounded by South Africa, making it expensive to get AIDS relief to the county. Many fundraising events take place throughout the year to increase funds for these projects.
References
Further reading
- 125 Years of Durham High School For Girls: A Birthday Celebration, Edited by Alison Utley, 2009 ISBN 9781906507077