Before 7-a-side dominated proceedings ESFA organised a 6-a-side competition with the final played at Wembley Stadium.
Local associations found their champion school. These schools were organised into 4 groups around the County. The winners of these groups then played in the County final to find an overall winner. The County winner represented DCSFA in the Northern Final of the competition.
| Season | Winners | Runners-up |
| 1979-80 | St Cuthbert's RC, Sunderland | Kelloe |
| 1980-81 | Colegate, Felling | |
| 1981-82 | Kelloe | |
| 1982-83 | Gilesgate, Durham | |
| 1983-84 | St Cuthbert's RC, Sunderland | |
| 1984-85 | St Cuthbert's RC, Sunderland | |
| 1985-86 | Barnes, Sunderland | |
| 1986-87 | ||
| 1987-88 | ||
| 1988-89 | St Joseph's RC, Washington | Kelvin Grove, Gateshead |
| 1989-90 | St Joseph's RC, Jarrow | |
| 1990-91 | Monkton | Whickham Fellside |
| 1991-92 | ||
| 1992-93 | East Boldon | St Bede's RC, Washington |
| 1993-94 | St Matthews's RC, Jarrow | Murton County |
| 1994-95 | Crook | |
| 1995-96 | Consett County | |
| 1996-97 | Ouston | |
| 1997-98 | Redby, Sunderland | |
| 1998-99 | Tanfield Lea | |
| 1999-00 | St Mary's RC, Blackhill | |
| 2000-01 | ||
| 2001-02 | Mowbray, South Shields | |
| 2002-03 | Dunston Hill, Gateshead | |
| 2003-04 | St Joseph's RC, Jarrow | |
| 2004-05 | Easington Colliery | |
| 2005-06 | Pelton Community |