The Duston School

A good academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Duston School.

Northampton, NN56XA Ofsted: Good Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 June 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Berrywood Road
Duston
Northampton, NN56XA
Phone
1604460004
Website
thedustonschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138214
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6XA
Website
http://www.thedustonschool.org
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LUMINARA EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1830 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,982
Free School Meals
18.2% (361 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
70.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
97 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.0 (+24.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
37.3 (+17.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
70.0 (+13.9 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.4 (+8.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
132
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,982 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(35 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Knowledge itself is power"

Resilience Respect Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Mr Sam Strickland, Principal/CEO, emphasises Knowledge itself is power and aims to help students climb the tree of knowledge to access University, Higher Education, Employment or Apprenticeship; Dream, Believe and Achieve.

Facilities

Extensive sports grounds Swimming pool State-of-the-art curriculum suites including a designated Sixth Form area

Curriculum Highlights

Traditional, knowledge-rich curriculum EBacc pathway for over 75% of pupils Knowledge is emphasised as the key to academic success Aim to provide highest qualifications and flexible lifelong learning skills Recognition and understanding of Fundamental British Values

SEND Provision

In-house SEND provision includes SENDCo; Looked After Children support; in-house Counsellors; School Nurse and Chat Health service.

Admissions Criteria

Appeals; Determined admission arrangements for September 2025 entry – Reception; Determined admission arrangements for September 2026 entry – Year 7; In-year admissions; Sixth form admissions information September 2025; Consultation on proposed admission arrangements 2027

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