The Duchess's Community High School
URN: 150196 • Alnwick NE66 2DH
Overview
- Name
- The Duchess's Community High School
- URN
- 150196
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alan Rogers & James Wilson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01665602166
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Taylor Drive, Alnwick NE66 2DH
Summary
The Duchess's Community High School (DCHS) is a mixed secondary academy located in Alnwick, Northumberland, with a current enrolment of 1,341 students and a capacity of 1,651. Established in 1808 by Duchess Julia, the school has a rich history, evolving from a private institution to a comprehensive school in 1979. DCHS is part of the Pele Trust, a Multi Academy Trust that fosters collaboration among schools in the region to enhance educational experiences.
The school prioritises core values of Relationships, Respect, and Success, encouraging students to take responsibility and contribute positively to their community. DCHS offers a broad curriculum, including a focus on technology, which has been a part of its identity since becoming a designated Technology College in 2000.
DCHS maintains strong ties with its local heritage, including a historical connection to Alnwick Castle. The school community is committed to nurturing students' personal growth and achievements, fostering an environment where they can thrive academically and socially.
The school prioritises core values of Relationships, Respect, and Success, encouraging students to take responsibility and contribute positively to their community. DCHS offers a broad curriculum, including a focus on technology, which has been a part of its identity since becoming a designated Technology College in 2000.
DCHS maintains strong ties with its local heritage, including a historical connection to Alnwick Castle. The school community is committed to nurturing students' personal growth and achievements, fostering an environment where they can thrive academically and socially.
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Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Capacity
- 1651
- Pupils
- 1341
- Boys
- 672
- Girls
- 669
- FSM %
- 18.00
- Open date
- 2023-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1341 | 672 | 669 | 1651 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1406 | 699 | 707 | 1651 | 16.90 |
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