Duston Eldean Primary School, Northampton

In its own words: "At Duston Eldean, we encourage a reflective, creative, caring and respectful environment In developing a love for learning we sow the seeds of success. Our vision is to be a true learning organisation: a school that enables and provides for the learning of all its members in order to continually improve."

From the headteacher's welcome: "In Year One, the children experience many learning opportunities to begin to develop their independence along with many lifelong skills. These include experiences of how to share and take turns, how to work effectively in groups and how to make effective choices to support their learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, badminton, dance, choir, ukulele, guitar, cooking and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:50am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Duston Eldean Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 98% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in West Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 97% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 65 families put Duston Eldean Primary School as their first choice and 143 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Duston Eldean Primary School are Hopping Hill Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); Chiltern Primary School (1 mile, Good, 63% reading, 65% maths); St Luke's Church of England Primary School (1 mile, Good, 79% reading, 88% maths); and Millway Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 69% maths).

Duston Eldean Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

104 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Duston Eldean Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 95% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (95%).

9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Asian (6%) and Mixed (5%).

The nearest railway station is Northampton Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodley Chase (opposite), 10 metres away.

Duston Eldean Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.