“Our students have demonstrated remarkable determination, effort and focus, and I could not be more proud of what they have accomplished today. These excellent results open doors to top destinations, whether in higher education or employment, and we are excited to see what they achieve next. Furthermore, preliminary value-added data suggests our students have made progress beyond national benchmarks relative to their starting points, which is a true testament to their hard work.”
Results 2026
Another year of outstanding results…
At Durham Sixth Form Centre we were once again celebrating exceptional student performance in the summer of 2026 when Level 3 results were officially released, reflecting extraordinary dedication across both academic and vocational pathways.
In A Levels and equivalent academic courses, students secured an average grade of B, with three quarters of all marks falling into the prestigious A*-B range. Success was equally as strong across vocational qualifications, where over 90% of grades earned were at Distinction* or Distinction level.
These outcomes continue the Centre’s long-standing tradition of academic excellence and strong progress.
Ellen Beveridge, Principal, said:
"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%)
