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
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
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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/).
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/).
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Nearby alternatives
- Ashington Academy (57.1)
- Hirst High School (45.2)
- Ashington High School (38.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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