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New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES, County Durham
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 20% of students progressing to university, this institution offers opportunities for further education, although only 2% advance to top-third universities, indicating a potential area for improvement in academic outcomes. Limited published data is available regarding overall pupil satisfaction and performance metrics, which may be a consideration for parents seeking more information.
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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%. | 20% | 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%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 581 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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54.79577, -1.59513 · DH1 5ES
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN130659
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.newdur.ac.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is New College Durham rated by Ofsted?
New College Durham has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is New College Durham a good school?
New College Durham 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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