The Duchess's Community High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Alnwick, NE66 2DH
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 36% in England
10 of 16 in Northumberland
Pupils
1,276
First preferences per place
1.01
2026/27
Absence
9.9%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | — | 43.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | — | 38% | |
| Average English grade | — | — | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | — | — | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | — | 38% |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Coquet Community School · 6.5 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- The King Edward VI School · 15.5 mi · Not judged · Top 24% in England
- Ashington Academy · 16.1 mi · Good · Top 34% in England
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School · 16.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 7% in England
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy · 18.8 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Bedlington Academy · 18.9 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
The neighbourhood
The Duchess's Community High School is in Longhoughton & Alnmouth (typical home £367,500, crime very low).
What is The Duchess's Community High School's Ofsted rating?
The Duchess's Community High School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does The Duchess's Community High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Duchess's Community High School is in the bottom 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.