The Duston School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Northampton, NN5 6XA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 38% in England
7 of 20 in West Northamptonshire
Pupils
2,064
First preferences per place
1.19
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 48.4 | 50.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45% | 53% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 45% | 52% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.17 | 0.14 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Northampton International Academy · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
- Malcolm Arnold Academy · 2.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- Abbeyfield School · 3.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 35% in England
- Campion School · 3.2 mi · Report card · Top 46% in England
- Wootton Park School · 3.3 mi · No rating · Top 17% in England
- Kingsthorpe College · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 24% in England
Best secondary schools in Northampton · Best secondary schools in Northamptonshire
The neighbourhood
The Duston School is in Upton (typical home £278,000, crime very high).
What is The Duston School's Ofsted rating?
The Duston School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Duston School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Duston School is in the top 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.