Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation vs Durham Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Quarryheads Lane · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
661 students
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
1,747 students
| Measure | Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Quarryheads Lane, North East | Durham Sixth Form Centre Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #163 of 185 | – |
| National rank | #3655 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 661 | 1,747 |
| Pupils on roll | 661 | 1,747 |
| Free school meals | – | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | 39.8 |
| town | Quarryheads Lane | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dcsf.org.uk | www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Durham Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,747 students compared with 661.
- •Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is a independent school while Durham Sixth Form Centre is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation better than Durham Sixth Form Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and Durham Sixth Form Centre?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Quarryheads Lane and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation: 661. Durham Sixth Form Centre: 1,747. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and Durham Sixth Form Centre rank in North East?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is 163rd of 185 and Durham Sixth Form Centre is unranked among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).