Admissions

The Independent Grammar School: Durham is an inclusive, non-selective school,

welcoming children from all backgrounds. We do not operate an entrance

examination. Parents who wish to enrol a child at the school will be asked to

complete an entry form and pay a non-refundable deposit of £50. This will not

necessarily guarantee entry to the school. If for any reason the child is subsequently

not granted a place, the deposit will be refunded. Parents in signing the entry form

agree to the terms of the Parental Commitment (see school website) and thereby

indicate their support for the key principles of the school.

Before confirming admission, we will seek relevant information from the child’s

current school, where there is one, including safeguarding, behavioural and

additional needs information, in accordance with safeguarding and data protection

requirements. We will consider each application individually, discuss relevant needs

with parents and, where appropriate, the child and relevant professionals, and

consider reasonable adjustments for a disabled applicant. We will not refuse

admission simply because a child has special educational needs or a disability. If,

after this assessment, we cannot offer a place, we will explain the decision to the

parents.

A full term’s notice must be given if a child is to be withdrawn from the school. For

the avoidance of doubt, this means that if a child is to leave for example at the end of

a school year, notice must be given no later than the first day of the Trinity (summer)

term. In the absence of such notice, a full term’s fees in lieu of notice will be payable.

The Independent Grammar School: Durham

May 2026, reviewed September 2026

Next Review September 2028