The Duchess's Community High School Catchment Area
The Duchess's Community High School is a academy converter secondary school in Alnwick, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1341 pupils, and a capacity of 1651 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,341
Pupils
1,651
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2021
The Duchess's Community High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Duchess's Community High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Northumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →The Duchess's Community High School — School Information
- Full address
- Taylor Drive, Alnwick, NE66 2DH
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150196
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Duchess's Community High School
Is The Duchess's Community High School oversubscribed? ▾
The Duchess's Community High School has a capacity of 1651 places and currently has 1341 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for The Duchess's Community High School? ▾
Admission to The Duchess's Community High School is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Duchess's Community High School cover? ▾
The Duchess's Community High School is a secondary school in Alnwick, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Duchess's Community High School? ▾
The Duchess's Community High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.