Durham High Junior School for Girls

Since 2022, Carolyn Hopper. Degree in music from University of Nottingham before undertaking a PGCE at Durham. Began her teaching career with posts in Chester-le-Street and Kingston-upon-Thames. Although she has only recently taken on headship she

Many come for nursery and stay through to the senior school. There is age appropriate assessment at the point of entry, not for the purposes of selection but to ensure the child’s needs can be met. ‘We don’t turn away, we support,’ head says. For

Almost all will move on to the senior school. All prep girls will do the same entrance test for the senior school as the external applicants, but all have a place if they want it

At age seven plus (year three entry) DHSG offers means tested academic scholarships worth between ten and 50 per cent of the fees. At pre-prep, school offers up to 30 hours free funding up to the age of five.

Small nursery and reception (pre-prep) housed in a well-equipped, large, purpose built space with attached safe, outdside area, forest school, outdoor classroom and teepee. Lots of muddy wellies and emphasis on outdoor learning. At the time of our

DHSG prep is a great, small prep school. Modern facilities, experienced and confident staff and a curriculum that is evolving to prepare girls well for their continuing education as well as for transition to the senior school. Pupils were amongst the