Carmel College Sixth Form is a sixth form college on ''The Headlands'' in
Hummersknott, Darlington, England. It is a post-16 extension of
Carmel College, A Catholic Academy of which the college is attached to.
History
In 2023 the college closed its kitchen and library due to the risks posed by
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete
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structures.
Admissions
Carmel Sixth Form College admits around 150 students each year, mostly aged between 16 and 18. It offers full-time courses of around 30 AS and
A-level
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courses and several
BTEC and enrichment courses.
General entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C, however, many courses may request at least a grade B in specific subjects.
Academic performance
The most recent A-level exam results (summer 2011) were outstanding with a pass rate of 99.4% and an average of 922 points per student.
[http://www.carmel.org.uk Carmel College, A Catholic Academy]
Carmel Sixth Form College performs in the top twenty state schools at A-level in the North East.
References
External links
Carmel College Sixth Form
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Sixth form colleges in County Durham
Schools in Darlington