The short version
85% capacity.
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy 16-19 converter
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,708
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- PROVIDENCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Lain (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Independent · 1.1km away
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Special school · 1.3km away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Primary · 1.7km away
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Durham Sixth Form Centre?
Durham Sixth Form Centre currently has 1,708 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Durham Sixth Form Centre take?
Durham Sixth Form Centre caters for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Durham Sixth Form Centre?
Durham Sixth Form Centre is in Durham, DH1 1SG, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Durham Sixth Form Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, Durham Sixth Form Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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