NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland. Report card, Apr 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 28 April 2026, report published 8 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 1.3 milesAshington Academy
Good (Mar 2022)
- 2.7 milesBedlington Academy
Good (Sep 2022)
- 3.6 milesThe Blyth Academy
Standards maintained (Apr 2025)
- 3.8 milesSt Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Good (Jan 2023)
- 4.1 milesBede Academy
Good (Apr 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.