Central Academy vs NCEA Duke's Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Academy
Ashington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Ashington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
980 students
| Measure | Central Academy Ashington, North East | NCEA Duke's Secondary School Ashington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #175 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #3905 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | – | 980 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 980 |
| Free school meals | – | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.3 |
| town | Ashington | Ashington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | central.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.ncea.org.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Central Academy better than NCEA Duke's Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Academy and NCEA Duke's Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashington and Ashington in North East.
How do Central Academy and NCEA Duke's Secondary School rank in North East?
Central Academy is unranked and NCEA Duke's Secondary School is 175th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).