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The Duchess's Community High School

Northumberland, NE66 2DHSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
-0.26
Below average · 2023/24
−20+2
Applications / places
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,136
of 3,141 nationally

About The Duchess's Community High School

The Duchess's Community High School is a state-funded secondary school in Northumberland, North East, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,443 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,651.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Requires Improvement. the published Progress 8 score was -0.26 for 2023/24. the published Attainment 8 score was 42.7 for 2023/24. the published A-level average grade was C+ for 2023/24.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressTaylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DH
HeadteacherCo Headteacher Alan Rogers & James Wilson
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils1,443
School Capacity1,443 / 1,651 (87% full)
Sixth FormYes

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The Duchess's Community High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report for the findings and subsequent monitoring.