Durham Sixth Form Centre

Durham Sixth Form Centre is a state funded school for boys and girls. 42% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £327,500. Over a 12 month period, 2655 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

42%

Mathematics

48%

> Entries

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134

Biology

36%

Chemistry

37%

Physics

31%

Mathematics Further

65%

Psychology

33%

History

21%

Sociology

57%

English Literature

15%

English Language

31%

Business Studies Single

38%

Geography

18%

Economics

45%

Government and Politics

38%

Law

28%

Religious Studies

20%

Art and Design Fine Art

70%

Art and Design Photography

37%

Art and Design Graphics

50%

Art and Design

39%

Art and Design Textiles

61%

Drama and Theatre Studies

60%

Media Film Tv Studies

48%

Film Studies

11%

French

56%

Classical Civilisation

22%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

2655

Anti-social behaviour

481

Violence and sexual offences

886

Vehicle crime

29

Shoplifting

343

Burglary

50

Criminal damage and arson

191

Public order

288

Robbery

18

Theft from the person

29

Other theft

136

Drugs

94

Bicycle theft

34

Other crime

45

Possession of weapons

31

Headteacher: Mrs Ellen Beveridge

Local Authority: County Durham

Telephone:

Website:

Address: Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, DH1 1SG

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