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East Durham College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMrs Suzanne Duncan
location_onPeterlee, SR8 2RN
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Ofsted

Good

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Attainment 8

12.1

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GCSE Rank

#34 in County Durham

#3,991 of 4,663 nationally

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East Durham College is a Further education school in Peterlee, serving ages 14-99. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

East Durham College is a further education in Peterlee, County Durham, admitting pupils aged 14-99. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 12.1, placing the school #34 in County Durham and #3,991 of 4,663 nationally. 10.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 21.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -1.07 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

12.1

Grade 5+ E&M

10.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.1%
Entering EBacc0.00%
EBacc APS1.11
2024
Progress 8 Score

-2.98

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

11.6

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc0.80%
EBacc APS1.17
2023
Progress 8 Score

-2.88

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

12.8

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS1.19
2022
Progress 8 Score

-3.31

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

11.6

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS1.16
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

-2.99

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

11.8

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS0.96
2018
Progress 8 Score

-2.35

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

16.9

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS1.4
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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

66%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)57%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)20%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

71%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)56%
Apprenticeships7%
Employment7%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)25%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)58%
Apprenticeships8%
Employment14%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

66%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)56%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment8%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)31%
2021
Stayed in Education / Employment

69%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)54%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment15%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)23%
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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025
A-Level Value Added

-1.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

73

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*0.5%
Achieving A*–A4.8%
Achieving A*–B21.5%
VA Banding Well below average
Retention rate83.6%
A-level subjects offered16
2024
A-Level Value Added

-0.53

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

49

Retention rate83.70%
2023
Avg Grade

C

Students

51

Retention rate84.30%
2022
Avg Grade

C+

Students

46

Retention rate73.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

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