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fsted Inspectors graded Durham Sixth Form Centre as ‘Outstanding’ following a rigorous two-day inspection, during which they observed lessons, scrutinised our results, spoke to students and met with staff and leaders.
Not only did they judge Durham Sixth Form Centre as ‘Outstanding’ for ‘Overall Effectiveness’ but also ‘Outstanding’ for ‘Student Outcomes’; the ‘Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment’; ‘Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare’; and the ‘Effectiveness of Leadership and Management’.

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Entry Requirements

There are a range of courses and pathways available to you as a student at Durham Sixth Form Centre depending on your GCSE results and academic profile.
In order to enrol with us as a student, you must have GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics both at a minimum of Grade 4 and a minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications at Grade 5 or above overall. In addition, individual subjects have specific entry requirements, which will be discussed with you during the application and enrolment process.

If you do not meet our entry requirements, but are still keen to study at Durham Sixth Form Centre, please contact us to discuss our special consideration application route.

Open Events

Every year, we offer a wide range of events to support you to make a smooth transition from secondary school to post-16 education.

These events are intended to help welcome you to Durham Sixth Form Centre, as well as to support you in choosing the right progression routes and courses.

We have held our in year Open Evenings for this academic year. We will be hosting our usual Year 11 Taster Days on Thursday 18 July 2024 and Friday 19 July 2024, more details will be sent out to students who have applied to study with us.

The Taster Day is intended to help welcome you to Durham Sixth Form Centre, as well as to support you in choosing the right progression routes and courses.

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