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East Durham College

East Durham College

County Durham, SR8 2RNSecondary School·Ages 14-99

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About East Durham College

East Durham College is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 14 to 99.

the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Duncan, it falls under County Durham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -2.98 is well below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 11.6. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. Additionally, ranked 3137th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 31 in County Durham.

On-site facilities at East Durham College include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Science Labs, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts, Playing Fields, Astro Turf, Library, Sixth Form Centre, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics, Cricket and 6 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Young Enterprise, Art Club and 3 more.

For families exploring secondary schools in County Durham, East Durham College 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 Range14 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWillerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN
HeadteacherSuzanne Duncan
Local AuthorityCounty Durham

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-2.98)

3137th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 100%

141st of 142

In North East

Top 99%

30th of 31

In County Durham

Top 97%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-2.98Well Below Average

Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally

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Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+11.6Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)17%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)7%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
51 students

Average Points per Entry

26.5Grade C-

Value Added Score

-0.53Well Below Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

25.1Grade C-
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)5%
Avg Points per Entry over timeDeclining -4.0

'21/22

31.7

'22/23

29.3

'23/24

26.5

Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.

Facilities

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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.

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.

Contact Information

01915182000www.edc.ac.uk

Willerby Grove, Peterlee

County Durham, SR8 2RN

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Willerby Grove, Peterlee

County Durham, SR8 2RN

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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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