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East Durham College
Willerby Grove, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RN, County Durham
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
14–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 12.1, the institution shows a moderate level of academic achievement, though only 23% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The progression to university stands at 26%, with a small percentage (4%) attending top-third universities, indicating potential challenges in higher education pathways. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the college's offerings and support systems.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 12.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 23% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 10% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 26% | 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%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 394 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Location
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54.76145, -1.34810 · SR8 2RN
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN131859
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.edc.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is East Durham College rated by Ofsted?
East Durham 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 East Durham College a good school?
East Durham 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.
How do pupils perform at East Durham College in GCSEs?
East Durham College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 12.1. 23% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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