SchoolScoresDurham Sixth Form Centre
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of PROVIDENCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, DH1 1SG
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Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
651 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 34% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 68% | 60% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 39.8 | 35.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
30 subjects, 1,547 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 155 | 19% | 50% | 40% |
| Biology | 144 | 6% | 33% | 27% |
| Psychology | 129 | 9% | 29% | 19% |
| Chemistry | 105 | 11% | 38% | 30% |
| History | 104 | 3% | 22% | 23% |
| English Language | 73 | 4% | 25% | 13% |
| English Literature | 73 | 16% | 37% | 23% |
| Geography | 73 | 4% | 16% | 23% |
| Physics | 69 | 9% | 39% | 31% |
| Sociology | 57 | 16% | 51% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 56 | 2% | 20% | 16% |
| Law | 54 | 6% | 24% | 17% |
| Classical Civilisation | 51 | 2% | 35% | 23% |
| Economics | 43 | 7% | 35% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 39 | 18% | 54% | 32% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 33 | 15% | 45% | 36% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 31 | 3% | 19% | 14% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 28 | 4% | 32% | 24% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 26 | 19% | 31% | 26% |
| Accounting / Finance | 25 | 0% | 36% | 15% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 24 | 38% | 79% | 59% |
| Government and Politics | 23 | 4% | 17% | 26% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 23 | 9% | 26% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 21 | 29% | 67% | 38% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 19 | 0% | 5% | 19% |
| Art and Design | 16 | 13% | 31% | 34% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 16 | 6% | 50% | 19% |
| Religious Studies | 16 | 6% | 13% | 22% |
| French | 12 | 17% | 58% | 38% |
| Film Studies | 9 | 0% | 22% | 17% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
904 students in this year group.
92% — 16 points above the County Durham average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 76% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 19% | 28% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
828 students in this year group.
67% — 17 points above the County Durham average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 67% | 50% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 23% | 18% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 67% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in County Durham.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Durham. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 32.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Durham. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.2% | 2.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Durham. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 13.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Durham. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.1%* | 19.2% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Durham. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 18.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Durham. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.46% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Durham. Higher than 98% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 21.5 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Durham. Higher than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Durham. Higher than 11% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 10.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Framwellgate School Durham 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Belmont Community School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Durham Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Durham Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?
Durham Sixth Form Centre hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Durham Sixth Form Centre do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, B was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150012.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.