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The Chorister School

The Chorister School Profile


Location: Find a school in DH1 3EL or in Durham

The Chorister School at The College of Durham DH1 3EL is a world-renowned, independent school for boys aged 8-13. Situated in the historic city of Durham, the school has been providing exceptional education for over 450 years. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that combines academic excellence with the development of personal skills. The school also has excellent facilities, including a state-of-the-art sports centre, a motorised activities hall, and a modern library. The entire school is built around the Chapel Choir, a tradition that dates back to 1626 when the local choir's first performance was in a service at Durham Cathedral. The school's ethos is centred around creating a caring and nurturing environment for its pupils, with every pupil taught and supported to reach their full potential.*



GSSLA Code Name: E06000047

Boarders: Boarding School

Special Classes: No Special Classes

Head: Mrs Yvette Day (Headmistress)

Administrative Ward: Elvet and Gilesgate

Physical Addres

The College
Durham

DH1 3EL

Postal Addres

The College
Durham

DH1 3EL


Nearby Extra-curricular Activities

There are a range of extra-curricular activities available at The Chorister School, including singing, instrumental music, drama, art, and sport. We have a great community spirit, and our students are very active in both the school and wider community.

Public Transport

The Chorister School at The College Durham is conveniently located near several public transportation routes, including the X21 and X24 bus routes, as well as the Durham railway station, which is a short 20-minute walk away. The X21 runs through Durham city center and has several stops near The Chorister School, including Framwellgate Peth, Elvet Bridge, Silver Street, and Claypath. The X24 bus route runs from Durham to Beamish Museum, passing by The Chorister School on its way. In addition, National Express and Go North East offer additional express and regional bus routes connecting Durham with Newcastle, Durham Tees Valley Airport and other nearby towns and cities.

Shops and Restaurants in the area

There are a few shops and restaurants near The Chorister School at The College Durham DH1 3EL. These include a newsagent, a restaurant, a bakery, and a pub.

School Fees

There are no school fees for The Chorister School at The College Durham DH1 3EL.

School Social Media

The Chorister School's facebook, twitter, instagram and Pinterest pages are all linked from The College Durham DH1 3EL's website. The linkedin page for The Chorister School is not currently active.


Additional Contact Info

Phone: +44 191 384 2494
Website: http://www.thechoristerschool.org.uk/
Email: [email protected]


Contact Details

Telephone: 1913842935

Parliamentary Constituency: City of Durham
Administrative Ward: Elvet and Gilesgate
Geographic Location: Urban city and town
LSOA: County Durham 030D
Special Classes: No Special Classes

Admissions Policy: Not collected

Website: www.thechoristerschool.com

FAQs - The Chorister School

The Chorister School currently has 204 pupils attending from ages 3 to 13.

  • Girls: 70
  • Boys: 135

The listed Religious Character for The Chorister School is Church of England.

The Chorister School Boarder policy is defined as: Boarding School<

The Chorister School currently has pupils attending from ages 3 to 13.

The Chorister School has a pupil capacity of 235.

The Headmistress is Mrs Yvette Day.

  • Teen Mothers: Not applicable
  • Child care facilities: Not applicable

Special Educational Needs (SEN) program: No current program .

The Chorister School is Other Independent School.

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