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Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.8 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
398
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this primary school demonstrates a strong level of community support. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and shows limited performance in key stage 2, with only 36% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths. Parents should consider the school's challenges alongside its supportive environment.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
Progress is communicated
88%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Good range of subjects
85%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
74%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.8%
White Other21.9%
Asian Other6.0%
Black African4.5%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.90353, -0.52637 · LU5 5DH
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109459
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Houghton Regis Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Houghton Regis Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.
Is Houghton Regis Primary School a good school?
Houghton Regis Primary School scores 2.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Houghton Regis Primary School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Houghton Regis Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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