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Another year of outstanding results for Durham Sixth Form Centre 

Schools North East congratulates Durham Sixth Form Centre on another year of exceptional Level 3 results, reflecting both academic excellence and personal achievement. With impressive A Level outcomes – including over a third of grades at A*/A – these results showcase the dedication of students, the expertise of staff, and the supportive school community.

“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 are delighted that 34% of our A Level results are were awarded A*/A. 

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, Principal, commented:

“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. Although not verified, early indications demonstrate even better value-added scores validating how our students have performed above expected national levels from their starting points.”

Amongst the many Durham Sixth Form Centre students celebrating outstanding A-Level and vocational results today are:

  • Sia Banev

Results: A* in English Literature, French and Religious Studies

Previous School:  Durham Johnston

  • Anna Carlisle 

Results: A* in Geography, Mathematics and Physics

Previous School: The Academy at Shotton Hall

  • Adanna Izuora

Results: A* in English Language, Law and Sociology

Previous School: Hermitage Academy

  • Ellie Jennings

Results: A* in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Extended Project

Previous School: Belmont Community School 

  • Sophie Johnstone

Results: A* in Biology, English Literature, Extended Project and  A in Chemistry

Previous School: Park View School

  • Joseph Kelly

Results: A* in Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics

Previous School: St Leonard’s Catholic School 

  • Herbie Lee

Results: A* in Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics

Previous School: Tanfield School

  • Lily McMillan

Results: A* in English Literature, Fine Art and Sociology

Previous School: Framwellgate School

  • Thomas Southwell

Results: A in Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and A* in Certificate in Financial Studies

Previous School: Kepier

  • Brandon Wilson

Results: A* in Geography and A in Mathematics, Politics and Physics

Previous School: Sedgefield Community College

Durham Sixth Form Centre is a large, over subscribed Post-16 school based in an enviable city centre location on the banks of the River Wear. We have around 1800 students on roll from across County Durham, Sunderland and beyond who enjoy access to a wide range of courses, specialist facilities and an award-winning careers team in an Ofsted graded ‘Outstanding ‘ school.”

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