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Robotics Team Qualifies for VEX National Finals After a Stellar Performance at Newcastle University
Congratulations to QE’s incredible Robotics team on their outstanding achievement at the VEX Robotics competition held at Newcastle University. After weeks of intense preparation, steep learning curves, and competing against well-funded private school teams, they emerged victorious—securing their place in the prestigious VEX Robotics National Finals. The team’s success is a testament to their resilience, […]
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QE’s Students Transform Age UK Community Centre with Stunning Refurbishment
A team of QE’s talented students has taken on the rewarding challenge of refurbishing the bathrooms at Age UK Darlington’s community centre, breathing new life into the space while supporting the charity’s vital work for local residents. Students from the Art Foundation, as well as first-year Textiles and Fine Art courses, worked within a tight […]
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Students Spread Festive Joy: QE Hosting a Community Christmas Event
QE recently hosted a heartwarming Community Christmas event, bringing festive cheer to older residents of Darlington. Organised by the college’s Event Planning students and supported by local councillors Matthew Snedker and Bryony Holroyd , the celebration offered a joyful afternoon filled with entertainment, a light lunch, and a beautiful carol service delivered by Trinity Church. Each guest […]
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Longfield School celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating
We are thrilled to share that Longfield Academy has received a glowing Ofsted report, confirming that the school is no longer rated as inadequate, but has made a remarkable improvement to be rated as ‘Good’ in all four areas. Ofsted said “Longfield Academy has undergone significant change for the better. The culture is now one […]
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QE is Ofsted Outstanding in All Seven Areas
We are really proud to share our news that, following our recent Ofsted inspection, we have been rated as “Outstanding”, the highest grade possible, in all aspects of our provision. There were no recommendations for improvement. The judgements are: Principal Laurence Job says: “We are thrilled that Ofsted recognises what we see in the college […]
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Exciting News from Northern Arch Learning Partnership!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website, marking a pivotal moment in the creation of Northern Arch Learning Partnership. The significant step reflects our commitment to working together to create a high quality experience for our students, parents and communities. With the integration of school and college sites into this centralised […]
