Durham Sixth Form Centre
URN: 114310 • Durham DH1 1SG
Overview
- Name
- Durham Sixth Form Centre
- URN
- 114310
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ellen Beveridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Providence Row, Durham DH1 1SG
Summary
Durham Sixth Form Centre is a community school located in Durham, serving over 1,600 students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Established in 1913, the school has a long history of educational excellence and has evolved into a prominent sixth form provider, offering a wide curriculum that includes over 30 A Levels and nearly 20 vocational qualifications. The school is committed to high-quality teaching and learning, with a focus on achieving above the national average in student outcomes.
The centre prides itself on its supportive environment, where specialist staff guide students through their academic journey. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, the school provides various opportunities for students to enhance their skills, including extracurricular activities and a dedicated Progression Team that assists students in securing university placements, apprenticeships, or employment.
Durham Sixth Form Centre fosters a vibrant community atmosphere, welcoming students from over sixty secondary schools in the region. The school encourages prospective students and parents to attend open events to experience its ethos and educational offerings firsthand.
The centre prides itself on its supportive environment, where specialist staff guide students through their academic journey. With a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, the school provides various opportunities for students to enhance their skills, including extracurricular activities and a dedicated Progression Team that assists students in securing university placements, apprenticeships, or employment.
Durham Sixth Form Centre fosters a vibrant community atmosphere, welcoming students from over sixty secondary schools in the region. The school encourages prospective students and parents to attend open events to experience its ethos and educational offerings firsthand.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- New College Durham (60.2)
- Durham Sixth Form Centre (44.2)
- Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 16 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 2000
- Pupils
- 1679
- Boys
- 631
- Girls
- 1048
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1679 | 631 | 1048 | 2000 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1679 | 631 | 1048 | 2000 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1829 | 704 | 1125 | 2000 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1829 | 704 | 1125 | 2000 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1764 | 698 | 1066 | 2000 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1569 | 614 | 955 | 1290 | 0.00 |
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