About Our School
Welcome to the Chorister School website. We are happy that you have chosen to look at our school. We hope you like it.
We are a co-educational Prep, Pre-prep and Nursery, day and boarding school in Durham Cathedral's "back garden."
We are the school attended by the renowned Choristers of Durham Cathedral, although you don't have to be able to sing to come here.
We offer a broad curriculum and excellent teaching, with particular strengths being Music, Sport and D.T., all taught in a family atmosphere. All children's achievements are valued, whatever they may be.
We offer inspiring education in an inspiring place.
Explore the site to learn more about us and please contact us to comment or inquire further.
Our Mission
"Academic excellence with Christian values"
The Chorister School has been established at Durham Cathedral for over 600 years. Set in the magnificence of The College, 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's future as well as rooted in its past. 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 aims of the school are:
- To provide a first class education, with a broad, participative and balanced curriculum
- To promote a strong Christian ethos, drawing inspiration from its close relationship with the Cathedral and taking a sensitive approach to the pastoral care of pupils.
- To encourage citizenship and responsibility, so that children learn self discipline and respect for themselves, each other, and for the world in which they live.
- To provide an environment for personal growth in which children discover their talents and abilities and learn generosity of spirit.
- To relate and contribute to and be part of the local community and region.
