# The Duston School — Northampton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** K12
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Principal's name not mentioned

## Contact

- **Address:** Northampton, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 0.6392156862
- **Website:** http://www.thedustonschool.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/northampton/the-duston-school-13610

## About

The Duston School is a positive environment for students and staff alike. The school mantra, 'Knowledge itself is power', which sits at the core of my own educational philosophy and influences all that we do as a school.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jun 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed experience so far: Our child is still young, but we have noticed some inconsistencies in teaching quality. However, the staff are always available to discuss concerns, and the school's commitment to free school meals is admirable. We appreciate the enthusiasm of the teachers and the opportunities for our child to participate in extracurricular activities. *(May 2023)*
- **5/5** — Our daughter is thriving at The Duston School: The school has exceeded our expectations. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are very supportive. Our daughter loves the IT lessons and the opportunities to learn new skills. The 'Knowledge itself is power' mantra really resonates with us. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent education and values-based approach: My children attended The Duston School from year 7 to 11 and had a fantastic experience. The school's values of resilience, respect, and aspiration really shaped them into confident and compassionate young people. We were impressed by the range of extracurricular activities and the opportunities for personal growth. *(Jun 2022)*

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