St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick vs The Duchess's Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
197 students
The Duchess's Community High School
Alnwick · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,276 students
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick Alnwick, North East | The Duchess's Community High School Alnwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 811 | #94 of 185 |
| National rank | #6360 of 15,697 | #2093 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 197 | 1,276 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 1,276 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 77.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | Alnwick | Alnwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stpaulsalnwick.co.uk | www.dchs-alnwick.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 47.6).
- •The Duchess's Community High School is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 197.
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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick better than The Duchess's Community High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick ranks higher (57.6 vs 47.6 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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick and The Duchess's Community High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Alnwick and Alnwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick: 197. The Duchess's Community High School: 1,276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick and The Duchess's Community High School rank in North East?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick is 322nd of 811 and The Duchess's Community High School is 94th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).