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Secondary News
- 25/03/25
High Sheriff Visit
Today, The Duston School was visited by the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire. The visit marked Amy Crawfurd's sole school engagement before her tenure concludes next week. During her visit, Amy enjoyed a comprehensive tour of the school. She then engaged with our Post 16 Politics students and...Read Full Story - 24/03/25
Year 12 Young Enterprise
Our Year 12 Young Enterprise students attended their first trade fair at centre MK in Milton Keynes on Saturday. As their confidence grew throughout the day, judges praised them for their passion and clear, enthusiastic presentation about their journey and learning. Students won the award for...Read Full Story - 20/03/25
Maths Fest 2025
On Wednesday 19th March, eight Year 10 students participated in the Maths Fest Competition at NSB. They worked collaboratively to tackle various problem-solving challenges. Competing against nine other local schools, our students excelled and proudly secured 2nd place. Congratulations to all the...Read Full Story - 18/03/25
County School Challenge
Year 8 students took part in the County Schools Challenge event last week, which aimed to reduce the appeal of vaping among young people and non-smokers. The day was supported by visitors from the Fire Service and Youth Justice Service, who also served as judges in a Dragons' Den-style competiti...Read Full Story - 17/03/25
Musical Extravaganza
Students from The Duston School showcased their talents last night at the NMPAT’s Wind Band Spectacular, held at the Royal & Derngate, celebrating the best wind and brass musicians in the county. They delivered an outstanding performance, and we couldn't be prouder of them. Elena...Read Full Story - 17/03/25
Swimming Gala 2025
This year's gala was an outstanding success, as students of all abilities reveled in the thrill of racing for their house! Here are the results from the competitions: We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sports leaders for managing the event seamlessly and to all the form tutors and pastoral...Read Full Story - 16/03/25
TDS Food Bank
In our continued commitment to support the local community, we are organising food hampers to assist families in need. We kindly request donations of non-perishable food items, including canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, and other essentials. If you're able to contribute, please ask your child...Read Full Story - 15/03/25
TDS Hooked on Books
During last week's World Book Week, students from years 7, 8, and 9 participated in an exciting event where they voted for their favorite book from our carefully curated shortlist for the TDS Hooked on Books Award 2025. This engaging activity not only fueled their passion for reading but also en...Read Full Story - 14/03/25
Sixth Form 2024 Outcomes
We are thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of The Duston School Sixth Form students in the 2024 exam outcomes. Our students have excelled remarkably, placing us 2nd in the county for both A Level and Applied subject progress. Nationally, we are proud to be in the top 1% for Applied attain...Read Full Story - 11/03/25
How to build an internal alternative provision that works
These are the key lessons I've learned from setting up an internal AP, from reallocating funding to creating a comprehensive offer. Sam Strickland - Principal, The Duston School and CEO, Luminara Education TrustRead Full Story - 07/03/25
World Book Day 2025
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, on Friday 7th March, we had internationally acclaimed author, a.m.dassu delivering creative writing workshops with our Year 9 pupils and book signings with KS3. The feedback from the day was overwhelmingly positive from all involved. A big thank-you t...Read Full Story