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.”