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Durham Sixth Form Centre

Providence Row, City of Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
16 plus
Phase
16–19
Ages
1,708
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy 16-19 converter
Type

About Durham Sixth Form Centre

Durham Sixth Form Centre is an academy 16-19 converter in City of Durham, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 16–19. It has 1,708 pupils on roll. It is part of PROVIDENCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
County Durham →
School Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
16 plus
Age Range
Ages 16–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,708 / 2,000 (85%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.7%
Free school meals
3.1%
EAL
0.2%
SEN support
3.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B
A-level average grade
377 students
23.1%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
67%
To higher education
23%
To top-third universities
4%
To apprenticeship

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

80.5
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24
22.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
10.22
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
£53,488
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,673 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
9
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,666
Spend per pupil
£6,589
Income per pupil
44%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Providence Row, City of Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG
Phone
01913830708
Headteacher
Joanne Lain

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Durham Sixth Form Centre?
Durham Sixth Form Centre is an academy 16-19 converter in City of Durham, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 16–19.
How many pupils does Durham Sixth Form Centre have?
Durham Sixth Form Centre has 1,708 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Durham Sixth Form Centre part of an academy trust?
Yes — Durham Sixth Form Centre is part of PROVIDENCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Durham Sixth Form Centre?
Durham Sixth Form Centre is located at Providence Row, City of Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG.

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