Results Day

Year 13 Results

Yet another extraordinary year of results for students both national and at Durham Sixth Form Centre. Two-thirds of all A-Level entries awarded at grades A*- B. Students have gained on average a Distinction/Distinction* in vocational courses. Well done!

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PARENTS CAREERS CONFERENCE

Over 400 Year 12 parents/carers attended our recent annual Parents Careers Conference, where they were informed of all the key information that they would need to support their young people through the various progression options which lie ahead. As well as hearing from our own Careers and Progression Team, parents/carers were able to attend sessions […]

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SKI TRIP TO ANDORRA

During February half term, 40 Year 12 and Year 13 students and 4 members of staff hit the slopes of Andorra for an exciting skiing adventure. Andorra is a tiny principality between France and Spain and ski holidays there have been enticing skiers for decades. Andorra’s ski resorts are rated some of the best in

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NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

This year, our annual Apprenticeship Week celebrations highlighted some of our successful alumni. Throughout the week, both teaching staff and the Careers, Progression and Aspirations Team welcomed ten organisations, with DSFC alumni leading the majority of sessions.  Apprenticeships are competitive and sought after; each year Durham Sixth Form Centre students manage to secure places with

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NEXTGEN ENGINEERS VISIT

Recently, our Year 12 students had the opportunity to visit Alexander Batteries, a local company known for its cutting-edge technology and commitment to innovation in the field of energy storage. The primary objective of the trip was to expose students to potential apprenticeship opportunities and to provide a glimpse into the exciting world of technology

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Bridget Phillipson MP Visit

As part of our ‘North East Inspiring People’ programme, Durham Sixth Form Centre was delighted to welcome Bridget Phillipson, Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Labour MP for Houghton and Sunderland South. Bridget was born and raised in Washington, attending local schools and joining the Labour Party aged 15. After reading Modern History at Hertford

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Auschwitz-Birkenau Visit

A group of four history students were recently offered the opportunity to visit the Auschwitz concentration camps as part of an annual project organised by the Holocaust Educational Trust (UK). Every year this project includes a visit to the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp which now stands as a museum to educate people on

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Art Gallery Opening

Durham Sixth Form Centre proudly announced the formal opening of the brand new Dead Dog Gallery with an official launch and drinks reception. Special invited guests attended from arts organisations, the world of sports, businesses and the local community.  We were honoured to welcome Steve Cram CBE to officially open the gallery alongside CEO Ellen

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