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Private Schools in Great Aycliffe

Great Aycliffe and its surrounding areas offer access to 10 independent schools across pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Families can compare school types and primarily day schools, with some boarding options.

For a clearer view of entry points, exams and key dates, explore our independent school admissions timeline.

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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

County Durham, DH1 4SZ

10.7 miles from Great Aycliffe

Fees from

£7,106 / term

Co-Ed 3–18 740 Day & Boarding

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Red House School

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS20 1DX

10.7 miles from Great Aycliffe

Fees from

£3,440 / term

Co-Ed 3–17 345 Day

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Teesside High School

County Durham, TS16 9AT

11.2 miles from Great Aycliffe

Fees from

£2,346 / term

Co-Ed 2–18 272 Day

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The Independent Grammar School: Durham

Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF

11.7 miles from Great Aycliffe

Co-Ed 4–16 132 Day

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Yarm School

Yarm, County Durham, TS15 9EJ

11.8 miles from Great Aycliffe

Fees from

£4,090 / term

Co-Ed 11–18 1,167 Day

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Yarm Preparatory School

Yarm, County Durham, TS15 9ES

11.9 miles from Great Aycliffe

Co-Ed 2–11 382 Day

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Open Air Education

County Durham, SR8 1NJ

13.1 miles from Great Aycliffe

Co-Ed 4–14 14 Day

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Pear Tree School

Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UQ

3.9 miles from Great Aycliffe

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£9,230 / term

Co-Ed 8–18 20 Day

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Clervaux Garden School

North Yorkshire, DL2 2TF

9.1 miles from Great Aycliffe

Co-Ed 10–19 21 Day

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Durham High School for Girls

County Durham, DH1 3TB

9.6 miles from Great Aycliffe

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£2,069 / term

Co-Ed 3–18 288 Day

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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Great Aycliffe

How many private schools are there in Great Aycliffe?

There are 10 independent schools in and around Great Aycliffe, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.

Are there boarding schools in Great Aycliffe?

Yes, a small number of schools in and around Great Aycliffe 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 Great Aycliffe?

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 Great Aycliffe?

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