NCEA Duke's Secondary School vs NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
NCEA Duke's Secondary School
Ashington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
980 students
NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
Newbiggin-By-the-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
372 students
| Measure | NCEA Duke's Secondary School Ashington, North East | NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 185 | #764 of 811 |
| National rank | #3905 of 4,090 | #15193 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 980 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 980 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 50.2% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 62.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Newbiggin-By-the-Sea |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ncea.org.uk/ | gracedarling.ncea.org.uk |
The verdict
- •NCEA Duke's Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.8 vs 10.6).
- •NCEA Duke's Secondary School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 372.
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 NCEA Duke's Secondary School better than NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), NCEA Duke's Secondary School ranks higher (11.8 vs 10.6 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 NCEA Duke's Secondary School and NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ashington and Newbiggin-By-the-Sea in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
NCEA Duke's Secondary School: 980. NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do NCEA Duke's Secondary School and NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School rank in North East?
NCEA Duke's Secondary School is 175th of 185 and NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is 764th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).