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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
North East·Independent
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is a sixth form independent school in North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this independent school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation has an Attainment 8 score of 33.0, an average A-Level grade of B.
The school has 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, student destinations include 67% going on to university and 7% entering apprenticeships.
All student scores on y.school are calculated from anonymous ratings using a transparent, deterministic methodology. Scores are freshness-weighted (18-month half-life) and include confidence tiers based on sample size, diversity, and consistency. For full details, see the y.school methodology.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 33.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
Students at Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation achieve an average A-Level grade of B. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, 67% go on to university and 7% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
258/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
93/mo
36% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
9
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Durham Rail Station
0.9km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Independent school data note
Independent schools often use IGCSEs which are excluded from DfE performance tables. The Attainment 8 score shown is likely understated — it only counts GCSEs, not IGCSEs that pupils actually sat. A-Level and destination data is accurate.
33.0
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
A-Level
Average Grade
B
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.