The Duston School Catchment Area
The Duston School is a academy converter special school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 2018 pupils, and a capacity of 1830 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–18
Age range
2,018
Pupils
1,830
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
The Duston School Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Duston School follows a different process from mainstream schools. West Northamptonshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how West Northamptonshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →The Duston School — School Information
- Full address
- Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6XA
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138214
Other Special Schools in Northampton
If The Duston School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Duston School
Is The Duston School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Duston School currently has 2018 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1830 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Duston School? ▾
Admission to The Duston School is managed by West Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Duston School cover? ▾
The Duston School is a special school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Duston School? ▾
The Duston School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.