We are proud of the social and cultural diversity of our community at New College Durham. It is a strength that inspires innovation, creativity, and compassion.

Our college is a place of learning and working, for everyone. A place that advances equality of opportunity, celebrates diversity, and empowers everyone to achieve their fullest potential.

New College Durham currently ranks among the UK’s top ten per cent of colleges, thanks to our achievement and success rates (2021). When you enrol here, you’ll be signing up for a top tier college experience, delivered by a team of staff dedicated to continual improvement, and praised for every  aspect of our education and extra-curricular offering.

We are proud to be graded outstanding by Ofsted, and recognised for our excellence and innovation by being awarded Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Beacon Status.  We have a curriculum informed by our close working relationships with employers ensuring our students develop the crucial knowledge, skills and behaviours that are needed to gain employment and progress their studies;  and each year over 92% of our students progress into positive destinations including employment, apprenticeships, higher education and continued further education.