Welcome to Northgate High School
WELCOME TO DEREHAM SIXTH FORM COLLEGEFor nearly fifty years our college has been providing a stimulating and comprehensive education for students in our local community and, increasingly, for students from the wider county and abroad as well.The combination of effective teaching from an experienced group of staff, outstanding pastoral care using a university-style system of individual meetings and a dedicated post-16 site mean that Dereham Sixth Form College (DSFC) continues to be a popular choice for students.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,187 Total
No. of Boys
586 (49.4%)
No. of Girls
601 (50.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
3.8%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.86%
A*/A grades
13.71%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
79%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
7%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
49%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 23, 2025
Open Evening
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
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 3 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 6 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 14 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 17
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 5
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 13
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesNiamh Walby
September 2015
Employed
Niamh studied BTEC Level 3 Children’s Play, Learning and Development at Dereham Sixth Form College. After leaving DSFC in the summer of 2017 she was offered a place at the famous nannying school in Bath known as Norland College. At Norland, Niamh will be completing her BA Hons Degree in Children’s Learning and Development, as well as gaining the Norland Diploma. She says, “Mrs Bewick was my teacher at DSFC who taught me on the BTEC course. She supported me along with my family to help me achieve my dream.
(Information provided by Niamh, October 2017.)
Edward Colman
September 2013
Employed
Edward studied for A Levels in English Language and Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography and Media. After leaving DSFC, he joined the Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News, whilst also working as a freelance journalist. Currently, Edward works as a Digital Development Editor for ‘Today’s Golfer / Golf World’. He says, “[I had] very supportive staff that made a real difference and were always on hand to help with CV writing and advice. They were very supportive of work experience placements while at College and provided me with everything I needed to succeed, not only academically.”
(Information provided by Edward, September 2016.)
Sam Hannan
September 2013
Apprenticeship
Sam is currently working for Capgemini (one of the world’s largest IT outsourcing companies) on their Degree Apprenticeship Scheme where there are around 1,000 applicants for each place. Whilst at DSFC he studied for A Levels in Computing, Business Studies, English Language and Literature and Spanish. Sam’s role in the company involves working as a PL/SQL Developer on a high profile public sector account. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time at DSFC where I learned both academic skills and broader life skills. I studied a broad range of subjects – not a common combination! – and found all subject areas to be taught by friendly, passionate staff.”
(Information provided by Sam, September 2016.)
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