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Durham School Fees 2026/27: £7,355–£8,048 a term · Day · Years 7–8 day / Years 9–13 day
Durham, United Kingdom
11–18 years
GCSE, A Levels, BTEC
English
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-09-28Fees 2026/2027
Durham School fees for 2026/27 are £7,355 for Years 7–8 day; £8,048 for Years 9–13 day a term. Years 7–8 full boarding: £15,510 a term. School confirms three termly payments of the annual fee; standard Years 7–8 day tuition totals £22,065 for three terms, excluding compulsory £332-per-term lunch.
£7,355–8,048
Fee per term (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Fee per term |
|---|---|
| Years 7–8 day | £7,355 |
| Years 9–13 day | £8,048 |
| Years 7–8 weekly boarding | £13,342 |
| Years 9–13 weekly boarding | £16,263 |
| Years 7–8 full boarding | £15,510 |
| Years 9–13 full boarding | £18,225 |
Official 2026/27 per-term GBP rates. School confirms three termly payments of the annual fee; standard Years 7–8 day tuition totals £22,065 for three terms, excluding compulsory £332-per-term lunch. Overseas rates and extras differ.
The school publishes £7,355 per term for a standard Years 7–8 day pupil in 2026/27 and states that the annual fee is divided into three termly sums: £22,065 tuition for three terms. Compulsory lunch adds £332 per term (£996 for three terms). Overseas, boarding and other year groups have different rates; no EUR conversion is made.
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The known first-year cost at Durham School for a New Year 12 Senior ; British-national standard category; no Peter Lee Scholarship application day pupil is £25,465 in 2026/27: £24,144 tuition, a £75 registration fee, a £996 lunch and a £250 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
Known costs for a New Year 12 Senior ; British-national standard category; no Peter Lee Scholarship application day pupil
- Tuition
- £24,144
- Registration fee · one-off
- £75
- Lunch · yearly
- £996
- Enrolment deposit · refundable
- £250
Not included: trips, exams, transport (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Fee sources, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Tuition £24,144 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £8,048.
- Registration fee £75 one-off → Source ↗ ·
This payment is non-refundable.
- Lunch £996 per academic year → Source ↗ ·
Paid in three termly instalments of £332.
- Enrolment deposit £250 one-off → Source ↗ · Refund or credit terms ↗ ·
Refund or credit is subject to the school’s conditions.
- From year 2 → Source ↗ ·
Second-year figures use the same published rates; future school-year fees may change.
Key facts
Admissions & entry points
Entry and international boardingBoarding applications are considered from Year 7 (age 11) through Sixth Form.
Entry and international boarding
Boarding applications are considered from Year 7 (age 11) through Sixth Form. The school sets Sixth Form entry criteria of five GCSEs at grade 6, with English Language and Mathematics at grade 4, and an IELTS threshold for international Sixth Form entry. Candidates from another curriculum need equivalent qualifications. Confirm the year group, assessment, visa and guardianship requirements with the school.
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English-language and pastoral support
The school explicitly says that all lessons are delivered in English. New overseas pupils whose first language is not English are assessed by the International Pupils Department for EAL support. The department describes intensive English help and guidance for adjustment to life in England; the boarding house and tutor system provide pastoral support. Confirm an individual support plan and any charges.
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Learning & qualifications
About Durham SchoolDurham School provides education for ages eleven to eighteen within Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 GC…
About Durham School
Durham School provides education for ages eleven to eighteen within Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation.
Sources reviewed 14 September 2026
GCSE, A-level and BTEC routes
Durham School, rather than the separate Chorister School, serves ages 11–18. Its Years 10–11 programme leads to GCSEs. The Sixth Form offers A levels and BTEC Nationals, with an EPQ option; international pupils may use a one-year GCSE route before A-level study. Check the current subject combinations and entry requirements for the intended course.
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Support, school day & campus
Durham School campus and boardingDurham School is at Quarryheads Lane; Chorister School at The College is a separate school.
Durham School campus and boarding
Durham School is at Quarryheads Lane; Chorister School at The College is a separate school. The school offers day, weekly, full and limited flexi boarding for Years 7–13. Check which residence and attendance pattern is available for the pupil, and plan holidays, travel and guardianship separately for international boarding.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Quarryheads Lane, DH1 4SZ.
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International deposits and return conditions
The current fee page requires international pupils to pay a full term’s fees as a deposit as well as the first term’s fees, except that stays shorter than six months have a £500 deposit. The August 2026 terms provide for deposits to be held and returned after departure subject to outstanding amounts and specified exceptions. If an accepted place is not taken up, the school may retain an amount reflecting its reasonable loss and administration costs. Expulsion or required removal has a separate non-return rule.
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Notice before leaving or reducing boarding
The August 2026 terms require a full term’s written notice for departure, cancellation before starting, stopping a chargeable activity, or changing from boarding to day or full to weekly boarding. Missing notice can bring a term’s fees, an activity charge or the boarding-fee difference instead. Notice given after the first day of a term can leave both that term and the following term payable. Parents are advised to obtain written acknowledgement; email notice is treated as received when the school acknowledges it.
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Conditional family and employment discounts
The current fee page gives concurrent sibling reductions of 5% for the second child, 10% for the third and 15% for the fourth and later children. It also describes Armed Forces reductions of 10% through Year 8 and 20% for Years 9–13 before the CEA boarding allowance, a 10% clergy reduction, and a 10% reduction on new applications for children of Cathedral or Durham University staff. Eligibility and how any offers interact must be confirmed with admissions; no universal discounted fee is calculated.
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First-year budget & additional costs
Separate overseas-pupil tariffs2026/27 · Fee per term including VATYears 7–8 overseas day pupil, lunch separate£7,984Years 9–13 overseas day pupil, lunch separa…
Separate overseas-pupil tariffs
| Years 7–8 overseas day pupil, lunch separate | £7,984 |
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| Years 9–13 overseas day pupil, lunch separate | £8,655 |
| Years 7–8 overseas weekly boarder | £14,482 |
| Years 9–13 overseas weekly boarder | £17,490 |
| Years 7–8 overseas full boarder | £16,834 |
| Years 9–13 overseas full boarder | £19,601 |
These directly quoted overseas categories are alternatives to the standard domestic categories in the main table. Ask admissions which payer category applies. The published day-pupil rows exclude compulsory lunch; no annual overseas total, exchange conversion or family-specific budget is inferred.
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Compulsory day-pupil lunch
| Day pupil lunch | £332 |
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The 2026/27 table shows day-pupil tuition plus lunch, and the footnote makes the lunch charge compulsory. The table is headed VAT-inclusive; the lunch footnote does not give a separate VAT rate. This amount is separate from the quoted day tuition, not an optional lunch allowance.
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Two-night flexi-boarding offer
| Years 7–13 during term time, subject to prior booking | £120 |
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The detailed terms allow the two nights to be used within two weeks of the first flexi evening. Unused nights then expire without a refund or transfer. The offer cannot be used consecutively to create a four-night stay; repeating it requires prior Finance Team agreement. Full payment is due when booking, and places are subject to availability. No per-night, weekly or termly price is derived.
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Non-returnable application payments
| Standard application | £75 |
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| Peter Lee Scholarship candidate registration | £100 |
Payment does not guarantee a place. The page treats these as different application routes; it does not say to add both for the same application. The application subsection does not give a separate academic year or say whether these charges include VAT.
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Fixed acceptance-deposit categories
| British national, day pupil | £250 |
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| British national, boarder | £500 |
| International pupil staying for less than six months | £500 |
Other international pupils are quoted a full term’s fees as their deposit, in addition to the first term’s fees. Deposit returns are governed by the school’s current terms, including set-off and retention conditions; they are not guaranteed unconditional refunds. The deposit subsection does not give a separate academic year or say whether VAT is included.
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International compliance charge
| Compliance management for international-student sponsorship | £480 |
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The current fee page says the compliance-management charge is deducted from the deposit. It should not also be added as a second upfront payment on top of the same deposit. The charge has no separate academic year; ask whether VAT is included.
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2026/27 fees with a confirmed three-term schedule
The school publishes £7,355 per term for a standard Years 7–8 day pupil in 2026/27. Its fee page says the annual charge is normally divided into three termly payments, so the three-term tuition is £22,065. Compulsory day lunch is another £332 per term, or £996 for three terms. Overseas pupil, boarding and older-stage rates differ; application fees, deposits and extras are separate. These GBP amounts are not converted into euros.
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Payment arrangements and chargeable extras
The fee page says an annual fee is normally collected as three termly sums and offers twelve monthly variable-direct-debit instalments. The August 2026 terms require new joiners to pay by direct debit, with monthly, termly or annual arrangements; monthly instalments fall on the first business day. Public examination charges and additional provision for special educational needs are supplemental. Other agreed extras can include private music, trips and visits, so the tuition table is not a complete budget.
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Location
Durham School
Quarryheads Lane, DH1 4SZ, Durham, United Kingdom
Parents also ask
How much are Durham School fees?
Durham School fees for 2026/27 are £7,355 for Years 7–8 day; £8,048 for Years 9–13 day a term. Years 7–8 full boarding: £15,510 a term. School confirms three termly payments of the annual fee; standard Years 7–8 day tuition totals £22,065 for three terms, excluding compulsory £332-per-term lunch.
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Are lunches included in the fees?
Compulsory lunch adds £332 per term (£996 for three terms).
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How much does the first year at Durham School cost?
The known first-year cost at Durham School for a New Year 12 Senior ; British-national standard category; no Peter Lee Scholarship application day pupil is £25,465 in 2026/27: £24,144 tuition, a £75 registration fee, a £996 lunch and a £250 enrolment deposit. Trips, exams and transport are not included.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://www.dcsf.org.uk/admissions/fees/
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Durham_School_from_the_road.jpg
https://www.dcsf.org.uk/sixth-form-16-18/
https://www.dcsf.org.uk/international-admissions/eal-support/
https://www.dcsf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DCSF-Terms-and-Conditions-Revised-1-Copy.pdf
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