“I am extremely proud of the hard work, commitment and resilience shown by our students which has supported them in achieving such outstanding results. Their success is very well deserved. These results will allow them to progress on to the next stage of their education and we wish them all every success.”
Results 2025
Another year of outstanding results…
Students and staff at Durham Sixth Form Centre are celebrating success today following the publication of Level 3 results, marking yet another year of outstanding academic and personal achievements.
In our A Level and other academic qualifications students achieved an average Grade B, with over two thirds of the grades awarded being impressive A*-B grades.
We enjoyed similarly outstanding success in vocational subjects with over 90% of the grades awarded being the very highest Distinction*-Distinction grades.
We are pleased to have maintained our track record of excellent results.
Jo Lain, commented:
"Students achieve very highly in their qualifications and make excellent progress from their starting points." - Ofsted, November 2024.
Key Stage 5 Performance Data
At Durham Sixth Form Centre, we are proud of the achievements of our students, many of whom progress to top universities, higher-level apprenticeships, and successful careers. Our commitment to academic excellence and personalised support enables our learners to reach their full potential. We continually monitor and evaluate student performance to ensure high standards are maintained and improved year on year.
Compare school and college performance in England
Retention - A Level
% of students retained to the end of their main course of study
Retention - Academic Qualifications
% of students retained to the end of their main course of study
Retention - Applied General Qualifications
% of students retained to the end of their main course of study
Students progressing to education, apprenticeships or employment
Students that left 16 to 18 study at this school or college in 2023, who either stayed in education or went into employment from October to March the following year, or stayed in an apprenticeship for at least 6 months. This data was published in March 2026.
Breakdown
- Students staying in education: 63% (LA – 38%, National av. – 43%)
- Students entering apprenticeships: 10% (LA – 11%, National av. – 7%)
- Students entering employment: 19% (LA – 28%, National av. – 28%)
- Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study: 6% (LA – 20%, National av. – 16%)
- Destination unknown: 1% (LA – 4%, National av. – 6%)
