The Duston School
The Duston School is an all-through school (Academy converter), ages 4–18, in Northampton, NN5, in the West Northamptonshire council area. It has 2,064 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 March 2026): Report card: Strong standard in all 8 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in all 8 graded areas — inspected 10 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Early years | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 72 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 7 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 60 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | 0.14 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 50 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 48.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 273 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 37.71 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 106 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 2,064 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 15.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 15.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.66% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.49% | 2024/25 |
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