The Duston School
The Duston School is a all-through located in West Northamptonshire, NN5 6XA. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 4 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,982 pupils on roll.
The Duston School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: All-through
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 4 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1830
Number of Pupils: 1982
Number of Boys: 1013
Number of Girls: 969
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 16.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-13
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2021-09-13
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Strickland
Phone: 01604460004
Website: http://www.thedustonschool.org
Location: Berrywood Road, Duston
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Duston School
What is the Ofsted rating of The Duston School?
The Duston School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does The Duston School admit?
The Duston School admits pupils from age 4 to 18.
Is The Duston School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
The Duston School is a mixed school.
What type of school is The Duston School?
The Duston School is a academy converter offering all-through education.
What is the crime rate near The Duston School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around The Duston School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near The Duston School?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near The Duston School in West Northamptonshire. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
