New College Durham
New College Durham is a further education school in Durham for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for New College Durham is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection: January 2023. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Framwellgate Moor Centre Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ES |
| Reference Number | 130659 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
New College Durham provides a robust educational experience with a diverse range of academic and vocational programs, including apprenticeships and support for learners with high needs. Most areas of the college's operations are rated as good, demonstrating effective teaching, positive learner attitudes, and comprehensive enrichment programs. However, the college experienced a decline in performance since its previous outstanding inspection, particularly in learner achievement on level 1 programmes and functional skills courses, indicating the need for ongoing improvement efforts in these areas.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Apr 2005 | Inspection |
| 06 Apr 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective engagement with stakeholders to meet local economic skills needs.
- High-quality resources that replicate realistic working environments.
- Outstanding personal development opportunities for learners.
- Positive attitudes towards learning and respectful behavior from learners.
- Good integration of vocational English and mathematics skills into the curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Low attendance in some education programmes for young people.
- Declining achievement for learners on level 1 programmes.
- Inconsistent target-setting and use of age-appropriate materials for learners with high needs.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.66 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.86 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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What is New College Durham's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for New College Durham is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
When was New College Durham last inspected by Ofsted?
New College Durham was last inspected in January 2023.
What age range does New College Durham cover?
New College Durham for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is New College Durham?
New College Durham is at Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES.
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