The DCHS Creative Arts proudly presents DRACULA, 19th-22nd November - Alnwick Playhouse.

THE DUCHESS'S COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Opening doors since 1808

WELCOME TO

THE DUCHESS’S COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Founded in 1808 by the Duchess of Northumberland, our school has always had one clear purpose — to open doors. That same purpose continues to guide everything we do today.

We serve a uniquely Northumbrian community, stretching from the hills to the sea. Our students, staff and families are bound together by pride, care and ambition for one another. DCHS is a place where we aim high, support each other, and never stop striving to be better — both in the classroom and beyond it.

Mr James Wilson

Headteacher

OUR HISTORY

WE VALUE OUR HISTORY AND LOOK TO THE FUTURE

In 1808 the school was founded for twenty girls in one of the Duke’s houses in Walkergate (Alnwick). By 1820 the numbers had grown to fifty and the school moved to larger premises in Canongate where it remained until 1888.

The school then moved into the Bailiffgate building. It was an entirely private school until 1903 when it was recognised by the Northumberland County Council as a County Secondary School. Read More

PELE TRUST

The Duchess’s Community High School is a proud member of Pele Trust

Pele Trust is a Multi Academy Trust (MAT). We are a family of schools in Northumberland and North Tyneside working together to provide the best possible learning experiences for our pupils through partnership and collaboration.