As the only stand-alone independent prep school in Durham, The Chorister School has been established at Durham Cathedral for over 600 years. Set in the magnificence of The College, a part of the World Heritage Site, it provides the security and intimacy of a school small enough for every child and family to be known and cared about. The school is proud to be part of Durham Cathedral, regularly visiting for services and concerts. It is served by a committed, skilled and qualified professional staff and strives to be a centre of excellence across the curriculum, with a particular speciality in music
The catchment area for the school is vast due to its reputation and newly refurbished boarding facilities, and many of the school’s day pupils come from across the county and beyond. As a fully independent prep school we are in a position to ensure that your child is prepared for entry to any one of a huge range of schools both locally and across the country. We offer support and advice in making that crucial decision about your child’s senior education and are proud to say that most of our pupils win scholarships, exhibitions or places at competitive entry schools.
Our aim is to prepare the groundwork to ensure that when your child moves to senior school they are equipped not only with the academic skills required, but also the confidence, independence and curiosity that will put them one step ahead for the rest of their education. As a boarding school we are able to offer a comprehensive before and after school programme of care (free for children aged 7 and above) and activities, and children are welcome to come for breakfast, stay for an evening meal or to board on a regular or one off basis. We have a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer from music to rowing, ballet to karate. Please come and visit us and have a guided tour and meet the staff, current parents and pupils
www.thechoristerschool.com
