SchoolScoresQueen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AU
01325 461315 · School website · Map and directions
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
794 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Darlington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 23% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 54% | 53% | 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. | 35.4 | 35.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
31 subjects, 1,835 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 152 | 12% | 29% | 40% |
| Psychology | 144 | 8% | 22% | 19% |
| History | 126 | 4% | 17% | 23% |
| Sociology | 120 | 3% | 15% | 20% |
| Law | 106 | 6% | 18% | 17% |
| Biology | 95 | 4% | 16% | 27% |
| English Literature | 94 | 7% | 23% | 23% |
| English Language | 85 | 1% | 18% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 81 | 12% | 28% | 30% |
| Film Studies | 80 | 0% | 18% | 17% |
| Business Studies:Single | 77 | 3% | 17% | 16% |
| Physics | 69 | 9% | 28% | 31% |
| Geography | 65 | 2% | 14% | 23% |
| Economics | 61 | 0% | 8% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 55 | 7% | 25% | 32% |
| Government and Politics | 49 | 12% | 27% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 43 | 12% | 40% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 43 | 5% | 21% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 42 | 2% | 36% | 24% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 41 | 5% | 27% | 14% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 39 | 0% | 18% | 17% |
| Geology | 35 | 3% | 29% | 25% |
| Religious Studies | 34 | 3% | 24% | 22% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 27 | 22% | 48% | 36% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 24 | 21% | 54% | 59% |
| Spanish | 21 | 5% | 14% | 34% |
| French | 18 | 17% | 44% | 38% |
| German | 6 | 17% | 50% | 42% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Ancient History, Classical Greek, Latin.
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.
960 students in this year group.
87% — 7 points above the Darlington average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Darlington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 26% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 87% |
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.
867 students in this year group.
65% — 9 points above the Darlington average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Darlington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 65% | 56% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 21% | 18% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 73% | 65% |
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 Darlington.
Nearby secondary schools
- Polam Hall School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Carmel College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hummersknott Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Aidan's CofE Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2025 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wyvern Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Longfield Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haughton Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College 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 150514.
- 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.