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The Duchess's Community High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,410 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in October 2021. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Pele Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Ponteland High School and John Spence Community High School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions, Representation and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6.3 | James Calvert Spence College | |
| 15.5 | The King Edward VI School | |
| 15.9 | Ashington Academy | |
| 16.4 | NCEA Duke's Secondary School | |
| 18.7 | St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy | |
| 18.8 | Bedlington Academy | |
| 19.9 | The Blyth Academy | |
| 20.6 | Bede Academy | |
| 22.6 | Cramlington Learning Village | |
| 23.7 | North Gosforth Academy | |
| 23.7 | Astley Community High School | |
| 24.2 | Ponteland High School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
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