Secondary
Ofsted Requires Improvement
About The Duchess's Community High School
The Duchess's Community High School is a place where we aim high, support each other, and never stop striving to be better — both in the classroom and beyond it. We serve a uniquely Northumbrian community, stretching from the hills to the sea.
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Key Facts
Founded
1808
Head/Principal
Mr James Wilson
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
4.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
78.9
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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Reviews 3
E
Emily J
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Outstanding school with fantastic values!"
We're really pleased with our daughter's progress at DCHS. The school's focus on ambition, resilience and community is inspiring and has helped her to grow into a confident young person. The facilities are also top-notch, and the teachers are supportive and enthusiastic.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
D
David M
Unconfirmed
Parent
Oct 15, 2021
5.0
"A great school with a strong sense of community!"
We're really enjoying our experience at DCHS. The school's values of ambition, resilience and community are really evident, and the teachers are working hard to support our son. We're impressed by the range of extracurricular activities on offer, and the parents are really welcoming too.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
4/5
R
Rachel T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 20, 2020
4.0
"A mixed experience"
We were happy with our son's time at DCHS, but felt that the school could have been more supportive during a difficult year for him. The teachers were generally good, but there were some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching. The facilities are good, but we felt that the school could have done more to engage us as parents.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
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