Durham Sixth Form Centre vs Walbottle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
1,747 students
Walbottle Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,722 students
| Measure | Durham Sixth Form Centre Durham, North East | Walbottle Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #91 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #2057 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,747 | 1,722 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,747 | 1,722 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | 39.8 | 30.5 |
| town | Durham | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk/ | wba.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Durham Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,747 students compared with 1,722.
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 Sixth Form Centre better than Walbottle Academy?
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 Sixth Form Centre and Walbottle Academy?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Sixth Form Centre: 1,747. Walbottle Academy: 1,722. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Sixth Form Centre and Walbottle Academy rank in North East?
Durham Sixth Form Centre is unranked and Walbottle Academy is 91st of 185 among sixth form schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).