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East Durham College

County Durham, SR8 2RNSecondaryAges 14–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
-2.98
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,137
of 3,141 nationally

About East Durham College

East Durham College is a state secondary for students aged 14 to 99, and its parent-experience signals are worth noting carefully. The school does not publish a parentView recommend percentage in the data, so that particular gauge is unavailable. However, the oversubscription picture tells its own story: the school is ranked 30th out of 31 schools in County Durham by Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom 50 nationally. This ranking suggests that the school is not oversubscribed in the way its higher-performing neighbours are. For context, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is The Academy at Shotton Hall, just 1.4 km away, which may draw families looking for stronger academic outcomes. East Durham College’s unusual age range (14-99) also signals it functions more as a further education college than a traditional secondary, which may appeal to families seeking a less conventional school environment for older teenagers and adults.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWillerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
HeadteacherSuzanne Duncan
Local AuthorityCounty Durham

Facilities

11
Art StudiosGymnasiumScience LabsICT SuiteSports HallTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsAstro TurfLibrarySixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingAthleticsCricketRugbyRoundersHockeyTennisRowingBadminton

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingYoung EnterpriseArt ClubDebateEco ClubOrchestra

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Durham College

East Durham College's key exam results include: Progress 8 score of -2.98 (below the national average); Average A-Level grade: C-; 7% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 11.6.