NCEA Duke's Secondary School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Northumberland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for NCEA Duke's Secondary School.

Ashington, NE639FZ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

28

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
31.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -1.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.1%
Continue in education or training
11.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
6 June 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Academy Road
Ashington, NE639FZ
Phone
1670816111
Website
ncea.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135886
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Academy Road, Ashington, NE63 9FZ
Website
http://www.ncea.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Newcastle
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,021
Free School Meals
48.0% (490 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
40.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
19.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
14.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
32.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
16%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
37 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
14.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
56 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
113
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,021 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let their light shine"

Love Inclusivity Goodness Hope Truth

Church of England-led multi-academy trust; part of the Diocese of Newcastle; our schools and campuses cover the parishes of St Aidan in Lynemouth, St Bartholomew in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and St John and St Andrew in Seaton Hirst with close links to clergy and parishioners

Facilities

3G pitch Hall Field Atrium Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) Hydrotherapy pool

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum delivered through quality teaching, focused on knowledge and skills for lifelong success.

SEND Provision

The NCEA SEND Information Reports explain how we can meet the special educational needs of young people and their families, including education, health and social care provision; information may vary by school; SEN Contacts are provided for each school; Learner Welfare Team provides social support.

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