NCEA Duke's Secondary School, Ashington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
50.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
19.0
Avg class size
45
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
980 pupils
1,150 capacity
170 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ashington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ashington
Admissions Demand - Northumberland
Places available
1,986
Applications
1,744
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Secondary admissions across Northumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(113)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.55804%
Overall absence
39.33602%
Persistent absence
994
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
NCEA Bishop's Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington
NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Central Academy
NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
Stakeford Primary School
Bothal Academy
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