NCEA Duke's Secondary School

URN: 135886 • Ashington NE63 9FZ

Overview

Name
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
URN
135886
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.5 / 100
NCEA Duke's Secondary School building in Ashington

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ruston Atkinson (since 2025) , Executive Director
Telephone
01670816111
Website
Visit NCEA Duke's Secondary School website
Address
Academy Road, Ashington NE63 9FZ
Find on Google Maps

Summary

NCEA Duke's Secondary School, located in Ashington, Northumberland, is a mixed academy that serves approximately 1,045 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150. As part of the Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust, the school is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning environment grounded in Christian values. The Trust aims to support the educational needs of children and young people aged 2-19 across the region.

The school offers a varied curriculum designed to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for life in their local communities. Emphasising values such as love, inclusivity, goodness, hope, and truth, Duke's Secondary School fosters a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to aspire to their best while learning from their experiences.

With nearly 50% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Duke's Secondary School is dedicated to addressing the needs of its diverse student body. The school actively engages with parents and the community, providing opportunities for involvement, such as open evenings for prospective Year 7 students. For more information, visit their website at [NCEA Duke's Secondary School](http://www.ncea.org.uk/).

Key details

LA
Northumberland
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1150
Pupils
1045
Boys
494
Girls
551
FSM %
49.60
Open date
2009-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northumberland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1045 494 551 1150 49.60
2024-09-11 1021 491 530 1150 47.20
2023-09-11 962 458 504 1150 40.50
2022-09-11 962 458 504 1150 40.50
2021-09-11 953 457 496 1150 37.10
2020-09-11 949 459 490 1150 31.50

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