Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham Sixth Form Centre is a large post-16 provider based in the North East of England, with approximately 1,800 students on roll. The academy is situated in the middle of Durham City centre, a couple of minutes walk from both the bus and railway stations. Students generally enrol from over 60 different secondary schools from across County Durham, Sunderland and into Northumberland.
Durham Sixth Form Centre was inspected by Ofsted on 1st and 2nd March 2017 – an ‘outstanding’ post-16 academy. Students have an excellent record of success, which they work hard to achieve. Trends over time demonstrate the following headlines:
In academic qualifications:
- Progress (VA), when measured, has been consistently above the National Average (NA) and has continued to improve over time.
- A level average point score (APS) is significantly above the NA and in the top 12%.
- A level AAB grades are in the top third percentile nationally.
In applied general qualifications:
- Progress (VA) has been consistently above the NA.
- Progress (VA) has improved consistently and is ranked in the top 4% of schools and colleges nationally.
- Overall attainment (APS) is consistently above the NA.
The academy has an award winning Careers, Progression and Aspirations team is renowned for their success in supporting students’ progression achievements whether that be to competitive universities and courses, higher and degree apprenticeships, further study or employment.
Durham Sixth Form Centre recently celebrated 110 years in education.
Find out more about Durham Sixth Form Centre.
Durham Mathematics School
Durham Mathematics School will be a specialist academy for A level mathematicians who also have a keen interest in physics and / or computer science. We continue to work very closely with the Department of Education and Durham University in realising DMS and look forward to making further announcements about it in the coming months.
“Durham Mathematics School will be an outstanding specialist maths school. Its mission is to provide young people from the North East and Cumbria with the opportunity to excel in mathematics by creating an inclusive and diverse community in which educational engagement, attainment and enjoyment is promoted, enabling vibrant futures at university and in employment.”
