Houstone School

A free schools school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Houstone School.

Dunstable, LU55PX Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

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Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
38.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.74
English & Maths grade 4+ %
45.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 44.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
Not published
Raw: No data published

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Parkside Drive
Houghton Regis
Dunstable, LU55PX
Phone
1582377771
Website
houstoneschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149107
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX
Website
https://www.houstoneschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
517
Free School Meals
27.9% (144 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
32.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.4
English Attainment 8:
7.4
Maths Attainment 8:
6.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
8.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.4
Ebacc English:
96.2%
Ebacc Entry:
1.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.2%
Ebacc Languages:
1.9%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.74
Progress 8 Range:
-1.16 to -0.33

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
86
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
517 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Ambition Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Elizabeth English emphasizes Houstone’s aim for an excellent academic and personal development offering, guided by the Sophie test; the school strives for world-class education, a warm yet high‑discipline culture, and invites visits to see the action.

Facilities

spacious halls sports areas classrooms outdoor spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Longer school day (08:25 – 16:00) Discipline-focused, high-expectation culture Intensive focus on maths and English basics Academic knowledge-based curriculum for all pupils Comprehensive timetable of enrichment opportunities built into the school day Weekly enrichment sessions and trips/visits to broaden pupils’ experiences Plans for a sixth form provision to be added

Admissions Criteria

Houstone is a comprehensive school; admissions do not select by ability or aptitude; applications for places are made in accordance with the Local Authority's co-ordinated admission arrangements and will be made on the common application form provided and administered by the Local Authority.