Quinton House School vs The Duston School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quinton House School
Upton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
392 students
The Duston School
Northampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
2,064 students
| Measure | Quinton House School Upton, East Midlands | The Duston School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 329 | #87 of 329 |
| National rank | #737 of 4,090 | #1048 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 392 | 2,064 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 2,064 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 112.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.6 | 50.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74% | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90% | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | 4.66 |
| A level points per entry | 27.9 | 37.7 |
| town | Upton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.quintonhouseschool.co.uk | www.thedustonschool.org |
The verdict
- •Quinton House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.3 vs 69.3).
- •The Duston School is the larger school with 2,064 students compared with 392.
- •Quinton House School is a independent school while The Duston School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Quinton House School better than The Duston School?
On the Success Index (England), Quinton House School ranks higher (76.3 vs 69.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Quinton House School and The Duston School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Upton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Quinton House School: 392. The Duston School: 2,064. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Quinton House School and The Duston School rank in East Midlands?
Quinton House School is 54th of 329 and The Duston School is 87th of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).