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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Independent school · County Durham
| Address | Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, Quarryheads Lane, DH1 4SZ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Pupils | 661 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01917319270 |
| Website | http://www.dcsf.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 1 | Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas 2 | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Easter 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Easter 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 27 Aug 2026, Fri 28 Aug 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027
Half-term holidays begin at the end of the Friday (houses close 16:30); October half term is two weeks. Chorister School INSET (staff only) Tue 1 Sep; all boarders return Tue 1 Sep. Boarders return Sun 8 Nov, Tue 5 Jan, Sun 21 Feb, Sun 18 Apr, Sun 6 Jun. Durham School Speech Day Fri 28 May.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas 1 | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 |
| Easter 1 | Mon 10 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Easter 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 26 Aug 2027, Fri 27 Aug 2027, Fri 7 Jan 2028
The page labels the October 2027 half term '2 Weeks', but boarders return Sun 31 Oct and the second half starts Mon 1 Nov (about two weeks after Fri 15 Oct, so consistent). Chorister School INSET Tue 31 Aug; all boarders return Tue 31 Aug. Boarders return Sun 31 Oct, Sun 9 Jan, Sun 20 Feb, Sun 23 Apr, Sun 4 Jun.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Chorister School Day Pupil FS2 - Year 2 (+ lunch) | £5,029.00 |
| Chorister School Day Pupil Prep School 3 - 6 (+ lunch) | £6,457.00 |
| Cathedral Chorister (+ lunch) | £2,737.00 |
| Durham School Day Pupil Senior School 7 - 8 (+ lunch) | £7,355.00 |
| Durham School Day Pupil Senior School 9 - 13 (+ lunch) | £8,048.00 |
| Weekly Boarder Senior School 7 - 8 | £13,342.00 |
| Weekly Boarder Senior School 9 - 13 | £16,263.00 |
| Full Boarding Senior School 7 - 8 | £15,510.00 |
| Full Boarding Senior School 9 - 13 | £18,225.00 |
| Lunch charge (compulsory, per term) | £332.00 |
Registration fee: £75.00
Deposit: £250.00
Termly totals inclusive of VAT (VAT applicable from 5 years old only). Overseas rates also listed (e.g. Overseas Boarder - Full 9-13 £19,601). Application fee £75 (£100 registration for Peter Lee Scholarship candidates). Deposit £250 day / £500 boarder for British nationals. Sibling discounts 5% / 10% / 15%. FS1 fees on a separate session sheet.
Source: school fees page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Hexham - Corbridge Route | Hexham, Corbridge, Slaley, Consett, Lanchester | 06:50 |
| Sunderland/Cleadon Route | Cleadon, Sunderland, Houghton le Spring, East Rainton | 07:00 |
| Washington Route | Washington, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, Doxford Park, Easington Lane | 07:15 |
| Wynyard Route | Peterlee, Wynyard, High Shincliffe | 07:00 |
Cost: 2025/2026: £2.50 to £10 for single journeys and £4 to £18 for return journeys, based on termly sign-up
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.