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The Duston School

Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6XA

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Pupils
2,018
Ages
4-18
FSM
16.5%
Attainment 8
50.0
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
82.0%
Writing
77.0%
Maths
82.0%
RWM Combined
72.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.6%
Basics 9-5
48.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
60.1%
EBacc APS
4.65
EBacc 9-5
26.7%
EBacc 9-4
38.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.71
A*-A Grades
31.5%
A*-B Grades
61.4%
AAB+ %
22.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 115 students entered

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About The Duston School

The Duston School is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.0. The school has around 2,018 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Berrywood Road, Northampton, NN5 6XA | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Duston School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2021 — Good
  2. Nov 2019 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  3. Oct 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Duston School

What is The Duston School's Ofsted rating?
The Duston School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Duston School's latest exam results?
The Duston School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Duston School located?
The Duston School is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN5 6XA).
How many pupils attend The Duston School?
The Duston School has around 2,018 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Duston School with other schools?
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