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Durham Sixth Form Centre

County Durham, DH1 1SGSecondaryAges 16–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Progress 8
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Durham Sixth Form Centre

Durham Sixth Form Centre holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, a distinction shared by only five of the 35 state secondary schools in County Durham. As a dedicated 16-19 institution, its academic story is best told through Progress 8, the government’s key measure of how much students improve between GCSEs and A-levels. While the school’s own Progress 8 score is not available in the data, the local authority average for similar schools sits at -0.21, meaning the typical student in County Durham leaves sixth form with slightly lower attainment than the national average. Given its Outstanding rating, Durham Sixth Form Centre likely outperforms this benchmark significantly. The school is one of the largest in the area, with 1,708 pupils against a capacity of 2,000, suggesting strong demand and a reputation that draws students from across the region.

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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

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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.