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Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,708
Capacity
2,000
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a strong university progression rate of 67%, this sixth form center supports students in achieving their higher education goals, including 23% progressing to top-third universities. However, the LocaleIQ score of 21.4 suggests that it performs better than only 21% of schools in the area, indicating potential challenges in the local context. Overall, the institution provides solid opportunities for academic advancement, particularly for those aiming for university.
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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%. | 67% | Above 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%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 828 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.78018, -1.57313 · DH1 1SG
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN150012
School typeAcademy 16-19 converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Durham Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
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Is Durham Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Durham Sixth Form Centre scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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