Headteacher's Update

February 2020 – Top fifth of schools in England for A-levels...

With the release of the School and College Performance Tables in mid January we have once again been in the privileged position to have much to celebrate. Congratulations to our students for topping the tables in A-level, Academic and Vocational courses against other local schools, sixth form and FE colleges. A fantastic achievement and to remain once again above the National Average in all three areas for value added (the progress a student makes from their individual starting point) is again absolutely fantastic news. Well done to staff and students for their drive, ambition, continued hard work, dedication and commitment.

Our A-level results are above the national average and in the top fifth of schools in England and third in County Durham for VA measures.
Students’ grades and points for A-level are above both the County Durham average and national average.
Students’ points and grades for their best 3 A-levels are also above the national average.
Our Applied General results (broad vocational qualifications) are above the national average and are top in County Durham for these measures.
Students’ grades and points for Applied General are above the County Durham average and national average.
Our Tech Level (occupational qualifications) grades and points are above the County Durham average and national average, and third in County Durham for these measures.