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QE Student Secures Place at World’s Top Veterinary Medicine Institution
A determined and dedicated A Level student from Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE), Darlington, is celebrating after securing a place to study Veterinary Medicine at the prestigious Royal Veterinary College – ranked number one in the world for veterinary medicine. Alexandra, a former student of Greenfield Community College, Newton Aycliffe, achieved 2 A grades […]
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QE Student’s Ambition Takes Flight with Prestigious U.S. Engineering Scholarship
Eighteen-year-old Noble Anim from Thornaby, a student at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE), is set to take flight to the United States after being awarded a prestigious full financial scholarship to study engineering at the world-renowned Georgia Institute of Technology. This opportunity comes after his successful participation in the Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme. […]
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Rising Filmmaker Michael Smith Celebrated at Into Film Awards in London
It was a red carpet moment to remember for talented Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE), Darlington student Michael Smith, who has been recognised as an emerging talent in the UK film industry, receiving the prestigious ‘One to Watch’ award at this year’s Into Film Awards ceremony in London’s iconic Leicester Square. The award, which […]
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Outstanding Student Achievement: Kaysan Azam-McArdle Shines Nationally
We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional academic success of Kaysan Azam-McArdle, a former student of Hummersknott Academy in Darlington, who has achieved remarkable results during his time at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College. Kaysan has achieved exceptional academic success, earning four A* grades in Politics, French, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and English Literature. His […]
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QE Students Celebrate Outstanding Exam Success
Students at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College are celebrating another year of exceptional academic achievement, with a very impressive overall pass rate of above 99%. This summer, 910 A*/A grades were awarded, reflecting the hard work and dedication of QE students. Among them, 88 students achieved three or more A*/A grades (or equivalent). In total, […]
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QE Student Michael Smith Named ‘One to Watch’ at National Film Awards
Michael Smith, a gifted young filmmaker and student at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College (QE), has been named a winner at the prestigious Into Film Awards—a national celebration of the UK’s best emerging creative talent. Michael, who is currently studying Photography, Film Studies, and Creative Media Practice, was nominated by his teacher and Course Leader, […]
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Longfield Academy Wins Top Spot in Prestigious ‘Big Big Project’ Competition
Longfield Academy is celebrating a major achievement after being crowned the winner of the Big Big Project, a high-profile initiative funded by the Department for Education and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The competition challenged 10 schools across the region to delve into Darlington Borough Council’s three long-term success priorities and create their […]
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Hurworth Make History with County Cup Victory
Hurworth School’s Year 10 Futsal team became the third team from the school to reach the County Cup Final this season—an extraordinary achievement that underlines the strength and consistency of the school’s PE department. Having already knocked out last year’s champions in the opening round and defeating a strong Durham Johnston side on route to […]
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Empowering Futures: The Power of Women Event Inspires Students Across the Trust
Students from across the Trust were brought together for a powerful and uplifting day of inspiration, empowerment and connection at the recent Power of Women event. From the outset, the event set an encouraging tone as presenters Claire Preston and Sophie McKenna acknowledged the common fears students face about their next steps. Their message was […]
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Welcome to Jon Tait, Director of Education
Last week Northern Arch completed its first year as a partnership, and what better way to mark the occasion than to introduce you to Jon Tait, our new Executive Director of Education. Jon joins us from Northern Lights Learning Trust and brings with him a wealth of experience and ideas. In his new role with […]
