Best 3 All-through schools in Northamptonshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: DSLV E-ACT Academy (All-through) in Daventry; Kettering Buccleuch Academy (All-through) in Kettering; The Duston School (All-through) in Northampton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares DSLV E-ACT Academy, Kettering Buccleuch Academy and The Duston School. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Daventry, Northamptonshire, Kettering, Northamptonshire and Northampton, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (DSLV E-ACT Academy), published Jun 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for DSLV E-ACT Academy (Jun 2022). average roll around ≈ 1,650, combined total ≈ 4,900, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as E-ACT and UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	DSLV E-ACT Academy NN11 4LJ	Kettering Buccleuch Academy NN16 9NS	The Duston School NN5 6XA
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy converter
Location	Daventry Northamptonshire NN11 4LJ	Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 9NS	Northampton Northamptonshire NN5 6XA
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Jun 2022	2 22 Nov 2021	2 13 Sep 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 2,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1520	1830
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	E-ACT	UNITED LEARNING TRUST	West Northamptonshire (941)
Website	dslvacademy.e-act.org.uk	www.kba.uk	www.thedustonschool.org
Telephone	01327313400	01536515644	01604460004
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

DSLV E-ACT Academy

NN11 4LJ

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 4LJ
Ofsted: 2 15 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: E-ACT
Website: dslvacademy.e-act.org.uk
Telephone: 01327313400

Kettering Buccleuch Academy

NN16 9NS

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 9NS
Ofsted: 2 22 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.kba.uk
Telephone: 01536515644

The Duston School

NN5 6XA

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN5 6XA
Ofsted: 2 13 Sep 2021
Pupils: ≈ 2,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Northamptonshire (941)
Website: www.thedustonschool.org
Telephone: 01604460004

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.