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  • 16/05/25

    Partnering up with Southend Education

    ‘The Luminara Education Trust is hugely proud to announce that The Duston School will be engaging in a strategic partnership with Southend Education to spread its superb educational practice to other countries in the world. The overarching aim is to support the creation and development of bran...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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 Trust
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