The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mr Matt Bolger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Duston School
All-through · Grammar · 758m away
Hopping Hill Primary School
Primary · 923m away
Chiltern Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Millway Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Lyncrest Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Kings Heath Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Duston Eldean Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Duston Eldean Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Duston Eldean Primary School?
Duston Eldean Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Duston Eldean Primary School take?
Duston Eldean Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Duston Eldean Primary School?
Duston Eldean Primary School is in Northampton, NN5 6PP, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Duston Eldean Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Duston Eldean Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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