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
5 days ago
🎓 The university application process is officially underway! Today our Y12 students took part in FutureMe workshops, focusing on writing standout personal statements & navigating the UCAS application. Exciting futures ahead! #youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead #letyourlightshine💡
Duke's Sixth Form & Careers
1 weeks ago
🎓 Today, the ASK (Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge) team worked with Y12, preparing them for their next steps! We covered;
✅ The apprenticeship application process
✅ How to succeed at interviews & assessment centres
#youdonthavetotravelfartogetahead ...#letyourlightshine💡
Duke's Sixth Form & Careers
2 weeks ago
📢 Y12 LifeSkills Workshop with Barclays 💼 Today students took part in an eye-opening workshop focused on payslips and salaries! 💰🧾From understanding tax and National Insurance deductions to decoding real payslips. A huge thank you to @BarclaysUK #letyourlightshine💡