Ashington Academy vs NCEA Duke's Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashington Academy
Ashington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
964 students
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Ashington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
980 students
| Measure | Ashington Academy Ashington, North East | NCEA Duke's Secondary School Ashington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 185 | #175 of 185 |
| National rank | #1697 of 4,090 | #3905 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 964 | 980 |
| Pupils on roll | 964 | 980 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | 32.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.3% | 20.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68% | 41.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | 2.54 |
| A level points per entry | 35.7 | 26.3 |
| town | Ashington | Ashington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ashingtonacademy.co.uk | www.ncea.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 11.8).
- •NCEA Duke's Secondary School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 964.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashington Academy better than NCEA Duke's Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashington Academy ranks higher (55.3 vs 11.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashington Academy and NCEA Duke's Secondary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ashington and Ashington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashington Academy: 964. NCEA Duke's Secondary School: 980. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashington Academy and NCEA Duke's Secondary School rank in North East?
Ashington Academy is 66th of 185 and NCEA Duke's Secondary School is 175th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).