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
Delta Independent School
Parliament Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH
0.21 miles
Consett Infant School
Teasdale Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AF
0.38 miles
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN
0.43 miles
Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY
0.67 miles
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
The Grove Primary School
Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AP
0.86 miles
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
Benfieldside Primary School
Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX
1.1 miles
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
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0ES
1.72 miles
Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Corbridge Road, Consett, DH8 6QY
1.75 miles
Castleside Primary School
Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG
2.03 miles
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN
2.56 miles
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB
2.98 miles
Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DJ
3.47 miles
Catchgate Primary School
Blackett Street, Catchgate, STANLEY, County Durham, DH9 8LX
3.59 miles
Name Distance
Consett Academy
Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ
0.61 miles
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH
0.88 miles
Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR
3.69 miles
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD
3.85 miles
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