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The Duchess's Community High School

Taylor Drive, Alnwick, NE66 2DH

Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Alnwick. Mixed intake.

The Duchess's Community High School is a non-selective academy converter secondary school in Alnwick, Northumberland, teaching around 1,340 students aged 11 to 18, with a sixth form. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in December 2021.

The school says it was founded in 1808 by the Duchess of Northumberland and describes its purpose as opening doors for young people in Alnwick and surrounding villages. It says it serves a Northumbrian community and aims to develop ambition, resilience, character and confidence.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,341 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed

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