Compare Caroline Chisholm School and The Duston School

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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: Caroline Chisholm School (All-through) in Northampton; The Duston School (All-through) in Northampton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Caroline Chisholm School and The Duston School. They are all-through phase and academy converter type located around Northampton, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Caroline Chisholm School), published Feb 2020. The most recent inspection on record is for The Duston School (Sep 2021). average roll around ≈ 2,100, combined total ≈ 4,150, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all under West Northamptonshire local authority.

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Attribute	Caroline Chisholm School NN4 6TP	The Duston School NN5 6XA
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy converter	All-through • Academy converter
Location	Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 6TP	Northampton Northamptonshire NN5 6XA
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Feb 2020	2 13 Sep 2021
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 2,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 2,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	2002	1830
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	West Northamptonshire (941)	West Northamptonshire (941)
Website	www.ccs.northants.sch.uk	www.thedustonschool.org
Telephone	01604344744	01604460004
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Caroline Chisholm School

NN4 6TP

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN4 6TP
Ofsted: 2 23 Feb 2020
Pupils: ≈ 2,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Northamptonshire (941)
Website: www.ccs.northants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01604344744

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

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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.