NCEA Duke's Secondary School vs Sedgefield Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 58 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
Sedgefield Community College
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
982 students
| Measure | NCEA Duke's Secondary School Ashington, North East | Sedgefield Community College Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 185 | #36 of 185 |
| National rank | #3905 of 4,090 | #1047 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 980 | 982 |
| Pupils on roll | 980 | 982 |
| Free school meals | 50.2% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.0 | 51.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.7% | 50.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.5% | 76.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.54 | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | 26.3 | – |
| town | Ashington | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ncea.org.uk/ | www.sedgefieldcommunitycollege.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sedgefield Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 11.8).
- •Sedgefield Community College is the larger school with 982 students compared with 980.
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 Sedgefield Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Sedgefield Community College ranks higher (69.3 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 NCEA Duke's Secondary School and Sedgefield Community College?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Ashington and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
NCEA Duke's Secondary School: 980. Sedgefield Community College: 982. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do NCEA Duke's Secondary School and Sedgefield Community College rank in North East?
NCEA Duke's Secondary School is 175th of 185 and Sedgefield Community College is 36th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).