Durham High School for Girls
| Motto | "The fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom" |
|---|---|
| Established | 1884 |
| Type | Independent school |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Headteacher | Mrs Lynne Renwick |
| Chair | Mr W Hurworth |
| Location |
Farewell Hall Durham County Durham DH1 3TB England Coordinates: 54°45′24″N 1°35′14″W / 54.7566°N 1.5871°W |
| Gender | Female |
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Houses | Booth, Neville, Heath, Tempest |
| Colours | Green and Gold |
| House Colours | Blue, Yellow, Red and Black |
| Website |
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Durham High School for Girls is a single-sex independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18 years old 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 Lynne Renwick.
In May 2011, it was announced that 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
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. Lesotho 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
- ↑ Girls School Association
- ↑ DfES results for Durham High School for Girls
- ↑ Details of Scholarships and Bursaries
- ↑ Northern Echo article on Anne Williams
Further reading
- Alison Utley, ed. (2009). 125 Years of Durham High School for Girls: A Birthday Celebration. ISBN 978-1-906507-07-7.