The Duston School — All-through School in Northampton

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The Duston School

Northampton, NN5 6XA

2,018 Pupils

1,830 Capacity

4–18 Age Range

16.50% FSM %

1,055 Boys

963 Girls

About The Duston School

Located in Northampton (NN5 6XA), The Duston School is a mixed-gender All-through school for pupils aged 4–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of West Northamptonshire.

It has 2,018 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,830. Current headteacher: Samuel Strickland.

Data for The Duston School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	All-through
Status	Open
Local Authority	West Northamptonshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Northampton South
Ward	Upton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LUMINARA EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-06-2012
UKPRN	10034765
URN	138214
Data Last Updated	02-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Samuel Strickland	Accounting Officer	19/04/2017	—	N/A
Mrs Claudia Wade	Chair of Trustees	09/09/2024	08/09/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sue Connor	Chief Financial Officer	01/03/2015	—	N/A
Mr Adam Crawte	Member	06/01/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Sarb Gherra	Member	18/12/2020	23/07/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mr Matthew Golby	Member	22/09/2025	—	Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mrs Catherine Kitchen	Member	30/06/2022	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Joseph McCann	Member	06/11/2014	—	Original (signatory) members
Ms Monica Pruthi	Member	18/12/2024	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Reece Coleman	Trustee	02/04/2025	23/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Downing	Trustee	01/09/2024	02/09/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mr Tyrone Edwards	Trustee	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by academy members