How many pupils does NCEA Duke's Secondary School have?

NCEA Duke's Secondary School has 1,045 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is NCEA Duke's Secondary School's Ofsted rating?

NCEA Duke's Secondary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).

How does NCEA Duke's Secondary School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at NCEA Duke's Secondary School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.3 in 2025/26.

Is NCEA Duke's Secondary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — NCEA Duke's Secondary School is part of NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is NCEA Duke's Secondary School?

NCEA Duke's Secondary School is located at Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ.

NCEA Duke's Secondary School

Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 6 June 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

36.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

1,045

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About NCEA Duke's Secondary School

NCEA Duke's Secondary School is an academy sponsor led in Ashington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,045 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.3 (2025/26). 49.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Northumberland →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,045 / 1,150 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

49.3%

Free school meals

4.1%

EAL

5.8%

SEN support

18.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

36.3

Attainment 8

175 pupils

32.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

49.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

6 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

23%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

72%

Stayed in education

11%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

13.6%

Overall absence

39.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

68.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.1 vs 2023/24

16.2

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

21.68

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.0 vs 2023/24

£53,513

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,688 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

10.2

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,972

Spend per pupil

£8,832

Income per pupil

59%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ
Phone: 01670816111
Executive Director: Ruston Atkinson
Website: http://www.ncea.org.uk/

Academy Trust

NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is NCEA Duke's Secondary School?: NCEA Duke's Secondary School is an academy sponsor led in Ashington, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does NCEA Duke's Secondary School have?: NCEA Duke's Secondary School has 1,045 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is NCEA Duke's Secondary School's Ofsted rating?: NCEA Duke's Secondary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 June 2023).
How does NCEA Duke's Secondary School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at NCEA Duke's Secondary School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.3 in 2025/26.
Is NCEA Duke's Secondary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — NCEA Duke's Secondary School is part of NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is NCEA Duke's Secondary School?: NCEA Duke's Secondary School is located at Academy Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZ.

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