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Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Vane Terrace, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AU, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 65% of students progressing to university, including 21% attending top-third institutions, this college demonstrates a solid pathway for higher education. However, the LocaleIQ score of 22.2 suggests that it performs better than only 22% of schools, indicating potential areas for improvement. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's further education.
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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%. | 65% | 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%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 867 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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54.52576, -1.56525 · DL3 7AU
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN150514
School typeAcademy 16-19 converter
Websiteqeliz.nalp.org.uk
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What is Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
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Is Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College a good school?
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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