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ClosedSecondaryURN 140005

The Durham Free School

Free schools · Durham · DH1 1HN

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Local authority

County Durham

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Durham, County Durham. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Religious character: Christian.

Open schools in Durham
57
Secondary schools in Durham
6
Academies among open schools in Durham
47% (27)
Open schools in DH1
25
Secondary in DH1
4
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Secondary in County Durham LA
30

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DurhamNear DH1

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
140005

Location

Address
Bradford Crescent, Gilesgate
Postcode
DH1 1HN
Town
Durham
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
City of Durham
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published.

School capacity
630
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Christian
Governance
Academy trust: DURHAM FREE SCHOOL LTD
Academy trust
DURHAM FREE SCHOOL LTD

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Julian Eisner

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