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The Duston School
Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6XA, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.7 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,018
Capacity
1,830
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.0, this all-through school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in English and Maths where 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The school also boasts a commendable university progression rate of 78%, with 19% of students gaining entry to top-third universities. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at just 7%, indicating some room for improvement in stretching higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 22 June 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.0 | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 60% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 38% | Top 23% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.9%
White Other7.7%
Black Other3.8%
Black African2.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Other0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.24827, -0.95555 · NN5 6XA
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138214
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thedustonschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Duston School rated by Ofsted?
The Duston School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 June 2021.
Is The Duston School a good school?
The Duston School scores 70.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Duston School in GCSEs?
The Duston School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.0. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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