The Duchess's Community High School
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The Duchess's Community High School
Ages11 – 18
1,341 pupils
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Details
Type
Academy Converter
Local Authority
Northumberland
Academy Trust
PELE TRUST
Head Teacher
Mr James Wilson
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
December 2023
Website
www.dchs-alnwick.org
Reference Number
150196
Additional Provisions
Sixth Form
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Admissions
How many families applied and received places
Year 7 entry for 2025/26
On Time Applications
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total applications | 171 |
| As 1st preference | 170 |
| As 2nd preference | 1 |
| As 3rd preference | 0 |
| From another local authority | 0 |
Offers on National Offer Day
| Count | |
|---|---|
| Total offers | 167 |
| To 1st preference | 167 |
| To 2nd preference | 0 |
| To 3rd preference | 0 |
| To any preference | 167 |
| To another local authority | 0 |
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the DfE "Primary and secondary school applications and offers" statistics.
- •Total applications includes all preferences (1st through 6th), not just those shown in the breakdown above.
- •Applications and offers from/to another local authority may also appear in preference rows (e.g., a 1st preference from another local authority counts in both rows).
- •"Oversubscribed" means the school received more 1st preference applications than places offered.
- •This school is a academy converter, admissions are controlled by the school itself, we advise you contact the school or check their website for further information. This school's local authority is Northumberland.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils1,341 (81% of capacity)
Age Range11 – 18
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls50% / 50%
Free School Meals16.1%
English as Additional Language2.2%
SEN Support13.6%
SEN with EHCP3.9%
Overall Attendance90.8%
Persistent Absence27.8%
Class Sizes
Overall Average17.9
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
Year 7211
Year 8213
Year 9229
Year 10196
Year 11253
Year 12148
Year 1391
Pupil Ethnicities
White British93.5%
White Other2.8%
Unclassified1.9%
White & Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.4%
White & Black Caribbean0.3%
Other0.2%
White & Black African0.1%
Bangladeshi0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
1 inspection on record
- 2023
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Destinations
Where students go after finishing their studies
Destinations after GCSEs
| Destination | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Staying in education | 79% | 86% |
| ...Further education | 35% | 37% |
| ...School sixth form | — | 34% |
| ...Sixth form college | — | 13% |
| ...Other education destinations | 0% | 2% |
| In employment | 6% | 3% |
| Apprenticeships | 6% | 3% |
| Not in education or employment | — | 6% |
| Destination unknown | — | 3% |
About This Data
- •This shows where students went after completing their GCSEs, tracked for at least two terms into the following academic year.
- •A sustained destination means the student remained in education, employment, or training for at least two terms (October to March).
- •England averages are shown for comparison. Each school's results will vary based on their student intake and local area.
Workforce
Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
- •FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
- •Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
- •Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.
Finances
2024/25
Income per Pupil (£)
In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £346,965 or £258 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.
Expenditure per Pupil (£)
In 2024/25 the in-year balance was -£476,434 or -£355 p/pupil. A negative balance means the school spent more than it received, covered by drawing on reserves.
About This Data
- •Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
- •Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
- •In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.