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The Duchess's Community High School

Taylor Drive, Alnwick, NE66 2DH

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Pupils

1,341

Ages

11-18

FSM

18.0%

Attainment 8

43.2

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

19.3%

Basics 9-5

37.5%

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

15.0%

EBacc APS

3.62

EBacc 9-5

5.1%

EBacc 9-4

7.9%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

31.81

A*-A Grades

17.1%

A*-B Grades

43.7%

AAB+ %

14.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 110 students entered

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About The Duchess's Community High School

The Duchess's Community High School is a secondary school in Alnwick, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. The school has around 1,341 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Taylor Drive, Alnwick, NE66 2DH | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Duchess's Community High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: The Duchess's Community High School)
Oct 2021 — Requires improvement
Oct 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Duchess's Community High School)
Sept 2012 — Good (predecessor: The Duchess's Community High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Duchess's Community High School

What is The Duchess's Community High School's Ofsted rating?

The Duchess's Community High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are The Duchess's Community High School's latest exam results?

The Duchess's Community High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Duchess's Community High School located?

The Duchess's Community High School is a secondary school in Alnwick, Northumberland (NE66 2DH).

How many pupils attend The Duchess's Community High School?

The Duchess's Community High School has around 1,341 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Duchess's Community High School with other schools?

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