Open Other 16 plus Mixed

Durham Sixth Form Centre

Providence Row, Durham, DH1 1SG
Part of: PROVIDENCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham, DH1 1SG
1,708 Pupils
2,000 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
655 Boys
1,053 Girls
About Durham Sixth Form Centre

Durham Sixth Form Centre is a 16 plus Academies serving Durham and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 16–19 is part of the North East region.

It has 1,708 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,000. Current headteacher: Joanne Lain.

Information on Durham Sixth Form Centre is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy 16-19 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency City of Durham
Ward Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PROVIDENCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-11-2023
UKPRN 10092987
URN 150012
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Professor Catherine Reading Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Church Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 03/07/2023 — N/A
Ms Gillian Askew Local Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Appointed by trustees
Ms Sarah Atkinson Local Governor 27/11/2025 26/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Jose Cruz da Angela Local Governor 19/12/2023 18/12/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mr Steven Gardiner Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lyndsay Keech Local Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Lain Local Governor 01/11/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Bianca McElrue Local Governor 11/10/2024 10/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr James Miller Local Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jenny Osborn Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicole Race Local Governor 14/11/2021 13/11/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
University of Durham
0.62 km • Durham
Other
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
0.95 km • Durham
Other
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
1.02 km • Durham
Other
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
1.14 km •
Other
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
1.27 km • Durham
Other
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
1.32 km • Durham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Durham Sixth Form Centre is a Academy 16-19 converter (group: Academies) in Durham, County Durham.
Durham Sixth Form Centre has 1,708 pupils, with a capacity of 2,000.
Durham Sixth Form Centre caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The Headteacher at Durham Sixth Form Centre is Mrs Joanne Lain.
Durham Sixth Form Centre is at Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, DH1 1SG, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Durham Sixth Form Centre: Has a sixth form.
Durham Sixth Form Centre is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Lain
Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, DH1 1SG
01913830708
www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk/
Location
DH1 1SG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150012
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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