The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.0
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.37
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 145 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,018
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- LUMINARA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Samuel Strickland (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDuston Eldean Primary School
Primary · 758m away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 869m away
Hopping Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Quinton House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Millway Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Chiltern Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Upton Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lyncrest Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Duston School a selective school?
No. The Duston School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Duston School's Ofsted rating?
The Duston School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Duston School?
The Duston School currently has 2,018 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Duston School take?
The Duston School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Duston School?
The Duston School is in Northampton, NN5 6XA, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Duston School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Duston School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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