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Duchy College

Other independent school · Harrogate, HG1 2QG

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#860 of 2,536

Better than 66% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 18
Pupils436
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Joanna Fox
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
Opened01 Jan 1908
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 121741.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolNorth YorkshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.28.246.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%67.8%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.9%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%63.1%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 437--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolNorth YorkshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.36.34, similar to England, similar to North Yorkshire35.7435
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels37, similar to England, similar to North Yorkshire36.3235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better6.7%, worse than England, worse than North Yorkshire19.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.14, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study39--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils436
Girls333
Boys103
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.83
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.66.7%
Higher education54.5%
Employment9.1%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about Duchy College

How does Duchy College rank in England?

Duchy College ranks 860 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 66% of schools).

What are Duchy College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Duchy College was B-, and 6.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Duchy College?

Duchy College has 436 pupils aged 2 to 18.

Does Duchy College have a sixth form?

Yes, Duchy College teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.