The Duchess's Community High School

The Duchess's Community High School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 42% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £203,669. Over a 12 month period, 207 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

42%

Mathematics

58%

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26

Biology

26%

Chemistry

50%

Physics

58%

Psychology

0%

History

0%

Sociology

7%

English Literature

0%

English Language

0%

Business Studies Single

0%

Geography

13%

Government and Politics

0%

Religious Studies

0%

Art and Design Fine Art

0%

Art and Design Photography

18%

Classical Civilisation

0%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

12%

Mathematics

12%

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234

English Language

12%

English Literature

16%

Physics

29%

Chemistry

27%

Biology

41%

Science: Double Award

6%

Geography

17%

Computer Studies Computing

25%

History

21%

Religious Studies

34%

Music

46%

Drama and Theatre Studies

0%

Physical Education Sports Studies

19%

Business Studies: Single

12%

French

22%

Spanish

4%

Design and Technology

7%

Art and Design Fine Art

13%

Art and Design Photography

35%

DandT Food Technology

8%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

207

Anti-social behaviour

68

Violence and sexual offences

48

Vehicle crime

1

Shoplifting

23

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

22

Public order

12

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

6

Drugs

5

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

13

Possession of weapons

5

Headteacher: Co Headteacher Alan Rogers & James Wilson

Local Authority: Northumberland

Telephone: 1665602166

Website: www.dchs-alnwick.org

Address: Taylor Drive, null, Alnwick, NE66 2DH

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