'A terribly sad chapter' - North East private school confirm permanent closure after 142 years
01-07-2026 22:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk

'A terribly sad chapter' - North East private school confirm permanent closure after 142 years

Durham High school will close at the end of this academic year and the company will enter administration
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