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Derwentside College
Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE, County Durham
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With limited published data, the college supports a diverse age range and offers pathways for students beyond traditional schooling. However, only 10% of students progress to university, and none attend top-third institutions, which may raise concerns for parents prioritizing higher education outcomes.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 10% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 39 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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54.85012, -1.83599 · DH8 5EE
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN130658
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.derwentside.ac.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Derwentside College rated by Ofsted?
Derwentside College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Derwentside College a good school?
Derwentside College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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