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Durham Sixth Form Centre

Durham Sixth Form Centre

County Durham, DH1 1SGSecondary School·Ages 16-19
Outstandingby Ofsted

85%

Capacity

1,708

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About Durham Sixth Form Centre

Durham Sixth Form Centre is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 16 to 19. The school has 1,708 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 2,000 places).

the school is led by headteacher Joanne Lain, it falls under County Durham local authority.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Hearing Impairment and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Durham Sixth Form Centre include Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Astro Turf, Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel, Sixth Form Centre.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Football, Rugby and 6 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Debate, Choir, Young Enterprise and 6 more.

For families exploring secondary schools in County Durham, Durham Sixth Form Centre is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressProvidence Row, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG
HeadteacherJoanne Lain
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils1,708
School Capacity1,708 / 2,000 (85% full)
Sixth FormYes

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

12
Swimming PoolSports HallAstro TurfGymnasiumTennis CourtsICT SuiteMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosDining HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingFootballRugbyMartial ArtsRoundersBadmintonHockeyCricketRowing

Clubs & Activities

DramaDebateChoirYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghCodingFilm ClubBook ClubChessGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About Durham Sixth Form Centre

Durham Sixth Form Centre has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01913830708www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk/

Providence Row, Durham

County Durham, DH1 1SG

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Providence Row, Durham

County Durham, DH1 1SG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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