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Private Schools in Chester-le-Street

There are 15 independent schools in and around Chester-le-Street, spanning pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Families can compare school types and primarily day schools, with some boarding options.

See our school admissions timeline guide to understand entry points, exams and application timing.

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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

County Durham, DH1 4SZ

6.1 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£7,106 / term

Range £7,106 - £17,609 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 740 Day & Boarding

The Independent Grammar School: Durham

Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF

7.5 miles from Chester-le-Street

Co-Ed 4–16 132 Day

Bahr Academy

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6PR

7.9 miles from Chester-le-Street

Girls 11–16 30 Day

RGS Newcastle

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4DX

8.5 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£5,621 / term

Range £5,621 - £6,672 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–19 1,330 Day
Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4RH

8.6 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£4,164 / term

Range £4,164 - £4,843 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 267 Day
Argyle House School

Argyle House School

Partner school

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7LA

8.6 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£4,620 / term

Range £4,620 - £5,634 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–16 213 Day

Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BA

8.9 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£4,728 / term

Range £4,728 - £5,986 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–18 657 Day
Hopespring Sunderland

Hopespring Sunderland

Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA

8.9 miles from Chester-le-Street

Co-Ed 11–16 24 Day

Delta Independent School

Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH

9.6 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£5,850 / term

Range £5,850 - £6,630 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 13–16 41 Day

Westfield School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4HS

9.8 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£4,794 / term

Range £4,794 - £8,706 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 189 Day
Newcastle School for Boys

Newcastle School for Boys

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4ES

10.1 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£5,155 / term

Range £5,155 - £7,590 (inc. VAT)

Boys 2–18 361 Day
Hopespring Newcastle

Hopespring Newcastle

Tyne and Wear, NE12 8UZ

10.6 miles from Chester-le-Street

Co-Ed 11–16 13 Day
Open Air Education

Open Air Education

County Durham, SR8 1NJ

12.9 miles from Chester-le-Street

Co-Ed 4–14 14 Day

Durham High School for Girls

County Durham, DH1 3TB

7.1 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£2,069 / term

Range £2,069 - £6,520 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 288 Day

Dame Allan's Schools

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YJ

8.8 miles from Chester-le-Street

Fees from

£5,608 / term

Range £5,608 - £6,901 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 1,289 Day

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Chester-le-Street

How many private schools are there in Chester-le-Street?
There are 15 independent schools in and around Chester-le-Street, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Chester-le-Street?
Yes, a small number of schools in and around Chester-le-Street offer boarding, including full, weekly or flexi options.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Chester-le-Street?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Chester-le-Street?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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