The Duchess's Community High School is a secondary academy in Alnwick, 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.
The school has 1,341 pupils on roll, 16% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.2%.
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The Duchess's Community High School has an overall absence rate of 9.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The Duchess's Community High School has 1,341 pupils on roll.
16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
The Duchess's Community High School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Duchess's Community High 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 The Duchess's Community High 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
18/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
2/mo
11% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 3.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 4.4
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Alnwick area
This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
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.