Matt Baker

“My truly inspirational teachers were at Durham Sixth Form Centre.”

Matt talked about how he was given valuable career advice, which, in his opinion, set him on the path he has found himself on today. With the support of his teachers, Matt was able to re-asses the A Levels he was doing, and benefited from this when he went on to audition for drama school.

Matt described his teachers at Durham Sixth Form Centre as being “really influential in helping me make a life-changing decision.” He went on to add “If it wasn’t for Grease and swapping my A Levels, I wouldn’t be doing what I am today.”

Matt presented ‘Blue Peter’ for seven years and, as well as ‘The One Show’, presents ‘Countryfile’ on BBC1. He won two TV BAFTAS during his seven years on Blue Peter, and came second in 2010’s season of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.

Durham Sixth Form Centre is very proud of Matt’s successes. The Theatre Studies & Performing Arts courses at the Centre are going from strength to strength.