East Durham College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 14-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Willerby Grove Peterlee County Durham SR8 2RN |
| Phone | 01915182000 |
| Reference Number | 131859 |
East Durham College has been rated as good overall, maintaining its performance since the last inspection. The college provides a wide range of educational programmes, including for young people, adults, and apprentices, and demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting local skills needs. Learners display exemplary attitudes towards their education, with high levels of engagement and professionalism, contributing positively to both their own learning and the community. Notable strengths include the college's leadership, which actively supports learners with high needs and effectively involves stakeholders in curriculum design. However, there are identified challenges regarding retention rates in certain A-level programmes and ensuring all learners, particularly those in distance learning, are sufficiently challenged in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2018 | Short inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Nov 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of learners
- High levels of learner engagement and professionalism
- Strong support for learners with high needs
- Effective partnerships with local stakeholders to meet skills needs
- Excellent preparation for learners' next steps in education and employment
- Innovative curriculum tailored to industry standards and local needs
- Commitment to staff well-being and professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Retention rates in some A-level programmes are lower than desired
- Distance learning students are not always sufficiently challenged
- Some learners with high needs lack understanding of risks associated with radicalisation
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 14 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 41 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 17 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 11 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 41 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 14 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 41 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 11 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 41 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 7 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 41 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 9 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 41 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 4 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 41 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 7 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 41 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 6 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 41 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 10 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 41 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 22 | 19 |
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 21.93 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 22.28 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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