Schools in Alnwick
Alnwick has 11 schools: 9 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 82% of the 11 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Duchess's Community High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (41.3 in 2026). Among primary schools, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (68% in 2025).
- 11 schools
- 2 secondary
- 9 primary
Secondary Schools in Alnwick
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Duchess's Community High School | Requires Improvement | 41.3 (2026) | – | 1,276 |
| 2 | Barndale School | Good | – | – | 110 |
Primary Schools in Alnwick
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick | Good | 68% (2025) | 197 |
| 2 | Hipsburn Primary School | Good | 67% (2025) | 102 |
| 3 | Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School | Expected standard | 53% (2024) | 104 |
| 4 | Whittingham Church of England Primary School | Good | 50% (2025) | 81 |
| 5 | Branton Primary School and Nursery | Good | – | 39 |
| 6 | Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School | Good | – | 69 |
| 7 | Longhoughton Church of England Primary School | Good | – | 93 |
| 8 | Shilbottle Primary School | Good | – | 71 |
| 9 | Swansfield Park Primary School | Good | – | 383 |
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