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Welcome to New College Durham

Take your first steps towards a fantastic future by joining our modern Sixth Form Centre. Bridge the gap between school and university in a supportive yet independent environment - study three or four subjects and make friends for life across the two years. … We are one of the largest Sixth Form Centres in County Durham with a reputation for success. We offer a wide choice of subjects, expert teaching, individual support and help to progress to university or employment.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Sixth Form

Suitable Ages

16 to 99

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

0 Total

No. of Boys

0 (0%)

No. of Girls

0 (0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

N/A

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.29%

A*/A grades

11.84%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

28%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

11%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:78%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:36%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:19%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Oct 2025

Open Event

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 11, 2025

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 20

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 1

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas

Dec 20 - Jan 5

Spring Half Term

Feb 21 - Mar 2

Easter

Apr 2 - Apr 20

May Day

May 1 - May 5

Summer Half Term

May 22 - Jun 1

Summer

Jul 20 - Sep 1


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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We will encourage your child to take part in a work experience that is relevant to their chosen career. Our strong connections with national and local businesses mean your child will also benefit from workplace trips and industry visits, opportunities to work on employer-led live briefs and visits from industry experts. We also want your child to have fun and gain new life skills through enrichment activities, including skills competitions, team building trips, fundraising events and competitive sports.

Hairdressing and Barbering

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed