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The Duchess's Community High School

State school · Alnwick, NE66 2DH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,406 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,406 ·
Local authority
Northumberland Council

Headteacher

Head

Co Headteac Alan Rogers & James Wilson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Swansfield Park Primary School 18 %
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick 12 %
Shilbottle Primary School 10 %
Longhoughton Church of England Primary School 8 %
Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School 7 %
Seahouses Primary School 6 %
NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School 5 %
Whittingham Church of England Primary School 5 %
Felton Church of England Primary School 5 %
Hipsburn Primary School 5 %
Belford Primary School 4 %
Glendale Middle School 4 %
Other 4 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Ellingham Church of England Primary School 3 %
Swarland Primary School 3 %
James Calvert Spence College 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
33.28
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
92
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,406
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Taylor Drive
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2DH
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Telephone: 01665 602166

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.dchs-alnwick.org

Local authority: Northumberland Council

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School data & information The Duchess's Community High School Taylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DH
1,406 Pupil numbers
15 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
92 Number of teachers
24 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.70
LA avg.
44.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.26 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 253 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 114 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 144 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 251 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 253 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 4
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
19%
LA avg.
21%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.28
LA avg.
34.35
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 8 B
Psychology GCE A level 20 B
Physics GCE A level 18 C
Music GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics GCE A level 30 B
History GCE A level 14 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 37 B
Environmental Science GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 21 B
English Language GCE A level 7 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 C
Chemistry GCE A level 11 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 27 C
Biology GCE A level 28 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 14 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 14 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Duchess's Community High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Students with special educational needs are particularly welcome in our school. A team of specialist teachers and support assistants provides additional help to students with a variety of needs. We support in class and also withdraw students for additional help. In addition to a 'Support' option in Years 10 and 11, we offer vocational subjects which are accessible to all our students. Among our current students are those with learning, behavioural, physical, emotional and medical needs.

We liaise closely with our feeder middle schools and external agencies and have a thriving 'Student Support' team within school. This has evolved through our role as an extended school and we are able to involve a variety of professionals to support our work with young people in school.

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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