NCEA Duke's Secondary School is a secondary academy in Ashington, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, NCEA Duke's Secondary School has a Progress 8 score of -1.05 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 34.0, 46% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 1,045 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 12.8%, 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.0%.
After leaving NCEA Duke's Secondary School, student destinations include 16% going on to university and 14% entering apprenticeships.
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NCEA Duke's Secondary School has a Progress 8 score of -1.05, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 34.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
46% of students at NCEA Duke's Secondary School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at NCEA Duke's Secondary School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
NCEA Duke's Secondary School has an overall absence rate of 13.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at NCEA Duke's Secondary School is 12.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
NCEA Duke's Secondary School has 1,045 pupils on roll.
48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving NCEA Duke's Secondary School, 16% go on to university and 14% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
NCEA Duke's Secondary School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, NCEA Duke's Secondary School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While NCEA Duke's Secondary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
80/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
31/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.3
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
56%
Child is Happy
17%
Child Feels Safe
20%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.