Welcome to the Sixth Form Centre at Don Valley School

Here we offer progression to students with a wide range of achievement at GCSE. You will find a learning environment where every student is encouraged to realise his or her full potential. We provide the opportunities for you to achieve your academic goals while recognising the importance of a broader curriculum and your need to develop as an individual.

We have a committed, well-qualified and experienced staff with well-balanced teaching groups. There is a strong sense of partnership between staff and Sixth Form students at Don Valley.

We are proud of our reputation for excellence. We have an enviable record of academic achievement with a high percentage of students continuing into Higher Education.

Facilities are excellent, with a well-stocked library, a multimedia centre, seminar rooms, conference centre, an adjacent Careers Suite with appropriate Higher Education material and private study areas. Our Common Room and Lobby are second to none in the region - take a look at the photos here

Our aim is to help you make the right choices to give you the best possible opportunities for your future success.

Please look at the details of our fantastic Ofsted Inspection report!

Kick-Start Your Future

Don Valley has a long tradition of academic success and progression. The vast majority of Advanced Level Sixth Form students move on to higher education degree courses at universities and colleges throughout the UK. Increasingly, advanced vocational students are also following the route with the majority of vocational students gaining permanent employment.

To help you make the right decision for your future please contact either Mr. D. Maund, Assistant Headteacher, or Mr. P. Burch, Head of Sixth Form Centre. Go to the Contacts section of this site for more details.