Coquet Community School vs The Duchess's Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coquet Community School
Morpeth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
567 students
The Duchess's Community High School
Alnwick · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,276 students
| Measure | Coquet Community School Morpeth, North East | The Duchess's Community High School Alnwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 185 | #94 of 185 |
| National rank | #3778 of 4,090 | #2093 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 567 | 1,276 |
| Pupils on roll | 567 | 1,276 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 54.1% | 77.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.9 | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.8% | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.95 | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | 23.7 | 31.8 |
| town | Morpeth | Alnwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ccsamble.co.uk | www.dchs-alnwick.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Duchess's Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 15.8).
- •The Duchess's Community High School is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 567.
- •Coquet Community School is a local authority school while The Duchess's Community High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Coquet Community School better than The Duchess's Community High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Duchess's Community High School ranks higher (47.6 vs 15.8 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 Coquet Community School and The Duchess's Community High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Alnwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coquet Community School: 567. The Duchess's Community High School: 1,276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coquet Community School and The Duchess's Community High School rank in North East?
Coquet Community School is 166th of 185 and The Duchess's Community High School is 94th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).