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The Duchess's Community High School is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. 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, Finances, Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | James Calvert Spence College | |
| 15.5 | The King Edward VI School | |
| 16.1 | Ashington Academy | |
| 16.6 | NCEA Duke's Secondary School | |
| 18.8 | St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy | |
| 18.9 | Bedlington Academy | |
| 20.0 | The Blyth Academy | |
| 20.7 | Bede Academy | |
| 22.7 | Cramlington Learning Village | |
| 23.8 | North Gosforth Academy | |
| 23.9 | Astley Community High School | |
| 24.4 | Ponteland High School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is 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
Attainment: Below 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.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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