As the anticipation builds for GCSE results day on August 21st, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE) and Darlington College and are proud to reiterate their commitment to ensuring every school leaver in Darlington finds a suitable pathway to their future. Recognising the diverse aspirations and talents of young people, both colleges are working hand-in-hand to offer a comprehensive range of post-16 options, ensuring no student is left without a progression plan.
This partnership underscores a shared dedication to providing excellent education for the local community. QE Sixth Form College continues its long and successful tradition of enabling students to achieve their aspirations of obtaining highly valued places at university, rewarding professional careers or competitive higher-level apprenticeships by allowing them to choose their own study programmes through combining prestigious A levels with a wide range of well-respected applied general courses. Darlington College, with its rich history of providing high-quality vocational training, T-Levels, and Apprenticeships, offers practical, hands-on learning experiences designed to equip students with the skills demanded by today’s industries, that can lead directly in to work or Higher Education
Laurence Job, QE Principal, stated “We are thrilled to be working so closely with Darlington College. This partnership truly strengthens the educational landscape of our town, ensuring that every school leaver is aware of the many opportunities available to them and is fully supported in achieving their ambitions.”
“We believe in the potential of every young person in Darlington,” said David Gartland, CEO and Principal at Darlington College. “Our collaboration with QE Sixth Form means that whether a student thrives in a vocational setting, is keen to start an apprenticeship, or is set on pursuing academic qualifications, there’s a place for them right here in Darlington.”
To all students awaiting their GCSE results on August 21st, both QE Sixth Form and Darlington College are both rooting for your success. There are numerous exciting opportunities awaiting you on both college sites and the staff are looking forward to meeting new students as they embark on the next step of their education.
Enrolment Information
- QE Sixth Form Enrolment Information can be found here, https://qeliz.nalp.org.uk/enrolment-information-2025/
- Darlington College Enrolment Information can be found here, https://darlington.ac.uk/courses/open-event-dates/enrolment/
