Admissions

The Duchess’s Community High School follows admissions arrangements set out by Northumberland County Council. More information about the admissions process, policy and important dates for the admission process this year can be found on the council’s website. You can view their admissions information by clicking the link below.

Northumberland County Council Admissions Website

The Pele Trust admissions policy can be found on our Policies page

We are always happy to accommodate where we can, requests to transfer, from students who attend schools outside of our catchment area. Visits can be arranged and, where it might be helpful, students can attend for a days ‘trial’.

Useful Links:

Northumberland County Council - In Year Applications

Northumberland County Council - Admission Appeals