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County Durham·Not applicable·North East·Special post 16 institution·DH8 6AE
URN: 149249
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Compare with Learning for LifeSchool information
| URN | 149249 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Special post 16 institution |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 16-25 |
| Headteacher | M Matthewson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DH8 6AE |
| Pupils | — |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Herbert Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AE
www.learninglife.org.uk1207509936| DfE number | 7900 |
| UKPRN | 10044040 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2022 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |