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Independent schools in County Durham

Are you searching for the best school for your child in County Durham? Discover independent pre-prep, prep and senior schools in County Durham around Barnard Castle and Durham.

Private schools in County Durham
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Barnard Castle School
  • Pre-Prep
  • Prep
  • Senior
  • Coed
  • Day
  • Boarding
  • 700 to 1,000 pupils

    Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
  • Pre-Prep
  • Prep
  • Senior
  • Coed
  • Day
  • Boarding
  • 400 to 700 pupils

    Durham High School for Girls
  • Pre-Prep
  • Prep
  • Senior
  • Girls
  • Day
  • 200 to 400 pupils