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Durham High School to Close End of Academic Year
3 Jul
Summary
- Durham High School will cease operations at the end of the current academic year.
- The school's owner cited an inability to secure its long-term financial future.
- Efforts are underway to help students transition to new schools with fee arrangements.
Durham High School is set to close permanently at the conclusion of the current academic year. The governing body, Durham Education Ltd, announced that despite efforts to ensure its long-term viability, the school will enter administration.
This decision has caused significant distress among students and parents, especially those midway through crucial academic programs like A-levels. The school has begun working with local educational institutions to help families secure places for the upcoming academic term.
Concerns have been raised about the continuation of existing fee and bursary arrangements for students transitioning to new schools. The school has assured that staff will provide necessary support, particularly for students awaiting GCSE and A-level results, to ensure their educational progress is not jeopardized.
