Welcome to
NCEA Duke’s Secondary School
A note from our Principal
Welcome to Duke’s Secondary School, a part of the NCEA Trust. We are an 11 to 19 academy based in Ashington and our pupils come to us from across Ashington, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and Lynemouth.
Duke’s is an exciting place to learn and to develop, and we put a strong emphasis on being the best you can be here – this means working hard, developing great attitudes to learning, and experiencing as many different activities and opportunities as you can.
We hope you enjoy looking around our website. If you need any further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Mr R Atkinson, Principal
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
"Strive for progress, not perfection."
Duke’s Secondary School
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Duke's Sixth Form & Careers
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An insightful Y10 visit to Eldon Square today, exploring careers within the retail industry. From customer experience to management, students gained valuable knowledge about the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic sector. A big thank you to the team! #letyourlightshineđź’ˇ
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Duke's Sixth Form & Careers
2 weeks ago
Duke’s Careers Newsletter – We’re excited to share the very first edition of our newsletter, created to support parents and carers as they help their young people explore the wide range of pathways available beyond school.
https://dukes.ncea.org.uk/dukes-careers-newsletter-october-2025/ ...#letyourlightshineđź’ˇ