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ClosedSecondaryURN 122074

The Duston School

Foundation school · Northampton · NN5 6XA

Ages 11–18 · Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
1,113
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Sara Herriman

Location

Address
Berrywood Road, Duston
Postcode
NN5 6XA
Town
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire
District
Northampton
Constituency
South Northamptonshire
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Northampton, Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Northampton
141
Secondary schools in Northampton
12
Academies among open schools in Northampton
52% (74)
Open schools in NN5
14

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorthamptonNear NN5

  • Malcolm Arnold Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Northampton · NN2 6JW · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.2
    • P80.0
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence10.4%

    2.8 miles away

  • The Duston School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · All-through

    Northampton · NN5 6XA · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–18

    • Att848.4
    • P80.1
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence7.1%

    0.0 miles away

  • Duston Eldean Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Northampton · NN5 6PP · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM9.8%
    • Demand1.10

    0.5 miles away

  • Hopping Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Northampton · NN5 6DT · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM16.9%
    • Demand0.90

    0.7 miles away

  • Quinton House School

    Other independent school

    NN5 4UX · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 2–19

    • Att846.4
    • EM5+0%

    0.9 miles away

  • Millway Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Northampton · NN5 6ES · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM16.0%
    • Demand0.92

    0.9 miles away

  • Chiltern Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Northampton · NN5 6BW · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM22.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jane Sara Herriman

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