Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, or QE as it is commonly known, is a

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on Vane Terrace in

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, County Durham, England. It educates nearly 2000 students from Darlington and the surrounding areas with students coming from Stockton,

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and elsewhere. It is situated near the town centre, next to Stanhope Park.

History

It was established in 1970 on the site of the old Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, designed by

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. The original educational establishment was commissioned by

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, hence the name. Much of the building was refurbished following a fire in 1987 and on 17 April 1991, the Duchess of Kent opened the library. In 2004 a large extension was completed, the Trinity building, including a new sports hall, art department and

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study area, increasing the capacity of students. In 2012 another extension was completed with the Stanhope building, designed to house creative arts and media, as well as a refurbishment of the library with more computer and study areas.

Admissions

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is one of the most highly rated colleges in England and has almost 2000 students, mostly aged 16–18. It offers around 40 full-time AS and

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courses, some vocational courses and

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s, as well as several part-time evening classes. For most students the college requires that applicants have at least 6 GCSEs at grades A* to C to begin A level courses.

Academic performance

A level results for 2011 had over 99% pass rate and over 60% A*-B grades.

Alumni

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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

* Vice Admiral Sir Robert Dixon, former President of the

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, Labour MP for

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from 1972–92 (1933–40) * Prof

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References

External links

College website

2005 League tables

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