Derwentside College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Derwentside College
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Derwentside College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Durham DH8 5EE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
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University Application Support: Guest speakers from local universities provide specific advice on applications and interviews.
Career Advice and Guidance: Effective careers advice helps learners make good choices for their next steps.
Policies and Procedures: Effective safeguarding arrangements with appropriate statutory training.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff receive annual training in safeguarding and the 鈥楶revent鈥� duty.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Learners know who to contact about bullying and feel issues are dealt with swiftly.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Participation in a range of skills competitions like SkillBuild.
Work Experience/Internships: Learners participate in two-week residential stays to develop traditional skills.
Academic Performance: Learners demonstrate high commitment and ambition on higher education programs.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff ensure learners catch up with missed work and stay on track.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners show mutual respect, cooperate effectively and are keen to learn.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are well supported by leaders and managers, contributing to low staff attrition.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Effective teaching strategies help learners gain new knowledge and skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Comprehensive quality improvement processes include teaching and learning days and learner visits.
STEM Facilities: Significant investment in industry-standard resources replicates professional environments.
Updating Resources: New salon facilities provide high-quality and current equipment.
School Culture and Ethos: Positive values and a supportive and inclusive culture throughout the college.
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Derwentside College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in County Durham, North East.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 16-99 | 16-99 | 14-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 5% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 8.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 27.83 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.93% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 166 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 7% | 49.94% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 10.88% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 21.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 40% | 14.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 32.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.85 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 20.01% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 264 | 224 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 12% | 52.44% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 21.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 43% | 15.13% | 10.69% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 28.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 339 | 259 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 13% | 49.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 24% | 13.57% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 19.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 26% | 12.79% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.00 | 27.89 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.61% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 25.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 34% | 10.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.62% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 23.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.35% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 35.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 21% | 10.92% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 19.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 29% | 11.67% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
