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NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.5 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,045
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.0, the school demonstrates a commitment to academic improvement, although it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 55% recommending the school, and only 23% of students progress to university, indicating some challenges in post-secondary pathways. The school's performance in English and Maths, with 42% achieving grade 4 or above, suggests there is room for growth in core subjects.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 32.0 | Bottom 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 42% | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 21% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 23% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
Good range of subjects
68%
My child feels safe
61%
My child is happy
57%
My child makes good progress
57%
Behaviour is good
57%
I'd recommend this school
55%
School has high expectations
55%
Progress is communicated
55%
School keeps me informed
52%
School supports development
52%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.1%
Black African1.6%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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55.17620, -1.54574 · NE63 9FZ
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN135886
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ncea.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is NCEA Duke's Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
NCEA Duke's Secondary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2023.
Is NCEA Duke's Secondary School a good school?
NCEA Duke's Secondary School scores 4.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about NCEA Duke's Secondary School?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, NCEA Duke's Secondary School receives a satisfaction score of 55% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at NCEA Duke's Secondary School in GCSEs?
NCEA Duke's Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.0. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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