Explore other schools in this area
See every school around NE66 2DH on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
The Duchess's Community High School
Taylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DH, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.0 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,341
Capacity
1,651
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.2, the school performs above the national average, particularly in terms of university progression, where 63% of students continue to higher education. However, it currently holds a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction may vary, and the limited EBacc entry at 15% suggests a focus on a narrower curriculum.
Explore this location
Start from postcode NE66 2DH — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around The Duchess's Community High School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 63% | Above 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%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 131 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
Loading map…
55.39812, -1.69787 · NE66 2DH
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN150196
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dchs-alnwick.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Duchess's Community High School rated by Ofsted?
The Duchess's Community High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is The Duchess's Community High School a good school?
The Duchess's Community High School scores 7.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Duchess's Community High School in GCSEs?
The Duchess's Community High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near NE66 2DH?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near NE66 2DH with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.