The Duston School

About The Duston School

The Duston School is an academy converter in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 2,018 pupils on roll. It is part of LUMINARA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 June 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

2,018 / 1,830 (110%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 June 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Berrywood Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 6XA

Phone

01604460004

Principal

Samuel Strickland

Website

http://www.thedustonschool.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Duston School?

The Duston School is an academy converter in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18.

How many pupils does The Duston School have?

The Duston School has 2,018 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Duston School's Ofsted rating?

The Duston School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 June 2021).

How does The Duston School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Duston School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46 in 2025/26.

How does The Duston School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at The Duston School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Duston School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Duston School is part of LUMINARA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Duston School?

The Duston School is located at Berrywood Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 6XA.