Derwentside College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Front Street Consett County Durham DH8 5EE |
| Reference Number | 130658 |
Derwentside College is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas of inspection. The college provides a variety of education programmes for young people, adult learners, and apprentices, with a total of 1,194 enrolled students, indicating a broad reach in the community. Notable strengths include the strong commitment shown by learners and apprentices, a high standard of teaching in English and mathematics, and effective support systems for students, including those with additional needs. However, there are some concerns regarding the engagement of local young people in education, as well as the monitoring and support for some apprentices who are lagging behind.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jun 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Nov 2004 | Inspection |
| 26 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive attitudes to learning among learners and apprentices.
- High levels of commitment and ambition demonstrated by learners in higher education programmes.
- Effective teaching strategies that improve learners' skills in English and mathematics.
- Strong partnerships with local employers to meet skills needs.
- Comprehensive support for learners with additional needs.
- High-quality resources and facilities replicating industry standards.
Areas for Improvement
- Need to encourage more local young people to attend the college.
- Inconsistent monitoring and support for apprentices, especially those falling behind.
- Need for better communication with employers regarding apprenticeship progress reviews.
- Teachers not consistently checking learners' retention of knowledge from previous courses.
| Name | Distance |
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Delta Independent School
Parliament Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH |
0.21 miles |
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Consett Infant School
Teasdale Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AF |
0.38 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN |
0.43 miles |
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Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY |
0.67 miles |
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Beechdale Nursery School
Beechdale Road, Consett, DH8 6AY |
0.67 miles |
|
Delves Lane Primary School
Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES |
0.8 miles |
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The Grove Primary School
Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AP |
0.86 miles |
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St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX |
0.96 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD |
1.01 miles |
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Benfieldside Primary School
Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX |
1.1 miles |
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Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Alder Grove and West Street, Leadgate, West Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7RH |
1.28 miles |
|
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate
St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN |
1.68 miles |
|
Moorside Primary Academy
Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8EQ |
1.7 miles |
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Shotley Bridge Primary School
Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0ES |
1.72 miles |
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Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Corbridge Road, Consett, DH8 6QY |
1.75 miles |
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Castleside Primary School
Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG |
2.03 miles |
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Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN |
2.56 miles |
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Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB |
2.98 miles |
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Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DJ |
3.47 miles |
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Catchgate Primary School
Blackett Street, Catchgate, STANLEY, County Durham, DH9 8LX |
3.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Consett Academy
Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ |
0.61 miles |
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Villa Real School
Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH |
0.88 miles |
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Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR |
3.69 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD |
3.85 miles |