New College Durham - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
New College Durham
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New College Durham
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Learners and apprentices benefit from many opportunities to consider their career options through industry talks, interviews, and guest speakers.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders providing frequent training and dealing swiftly with concerns.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: The designated safeguarding lead and deputies are trained to level 3 in safeguarding.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Bullying and harassment are not tolerated, and any negative behaviour is challenged.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Learners enjoy a comprehensive enrichment programme including activities like volleyball, foot-tennis, badminton, and theatre props creation.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Adult learners volunteer at food banks and cultural visits which enhance their social engagement.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders clearly identify learners who do not attend well and ensure support is in place to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners and apprentices demonstrate appropriate behaviour in lessons and communal areas.
Academic Performance: Attendance is too low in a few subjects, but support is in place to help learners catch up.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan and sequence the curriculum effectively to ensure learners develop knowledge and skills over time.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Effective teaching methods enable learners to grasp key concepts well and gain confidence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Managers carry out frequent checks on the quality of teaching and provide comprehensive feedback.
STEM Facilities: Leaders have invested in high-quality resources to replicate realistic working environments, such as simulated residential settings and digital fire emergencies.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners feel valued and listened to during high-quality interactions with staff, fostering respect and politeness.
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New College Durham is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in County Durham, North East.
from age 16-99 yr.
89.20% of students completing their main study programme.
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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| Type | Colleges | Colleges | Colleges |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 16-99 | 14-99 | 16-99 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 9% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.00% | 19.60% | - |
| 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 | 27.75 | 27.83 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.87 | 28.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.00% | 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 | 783 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 27% | 49.94% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 10.88% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 21.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 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 | 31.68 | 32.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.82 | 33.85 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 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 | 1245 | 224 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 52.44% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 9.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 21.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 15.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
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 | 27.31 2 | 28.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.86 1 | 26.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 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 | 1379 | 259 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 35% | 49.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 13.57% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 19.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 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 | 25.49 | 27.89 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.28 | 26.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.6% | 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 | 142 | 25.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 10.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 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 | 25.33 | 23.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.31 | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.8% | 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 | 197 | 35.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 10.92% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 19.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.67% | 4.23% |
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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 |
