Durham High School for Girls
Durham High School for Girls is a single-sex independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years old in Durham, United Kingdom.
| Durham High School for Girls | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Farewell Hall , , DH1 3TB | |
| Coordinates | 54°45′24″N 1°35′14″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent school |
| Motto | "Be Your Best." |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1884 |
| Chair | Mrs Linda Clark |
| Head teacher | Mrs Simone Niblock |
| 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 |
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 Simone Niblock.
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 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. Scholarships and exhibitions in sport, music, drama and exam entrance awards are frequently awarded.[3]
Notable former pupils
- Joanna Burton - opera singer
- Wendy Craig - actress
- Wendy Gibson - actress and news presenter
- Sister Anne Williams - Church Army Captain and member of the General Synod of the Church of England[4]
- Sarah Gatenby - news presenter and journalist
- Chantalle Edmunds - journalist
- Amy Tinkler - Olympic Bronze Medallist (Gymnastics) [5]
- Mica McNeill - Olympian (bobsled)
Projects
Girls from the Sixth Form visit Sri Lanka every summer to help in schools, orphanages and community projects.
References
- Girls School Association
- DfES results for Durham High School for Girls
- Details of Scholarships and Bursaries
- Northern Echo article on Anne Williams Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- "Amy Tinkler got her GCSE results and she is 'over the moon'". Metro. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
Further reading
- Alison Utley, ed. (2009). 125 Years of Durham High School for Girls: A Birthday Celebration. ISBN 978-1-906507-07-7.