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Houstone School
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.7 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
657
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.1, placing it in the top 48% nationally. While 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 55%, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. The school's EBacc entry rate of 27% suggests a focus on core subjects, but may also reflect limited options for some students.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.1 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 27% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
Parent View (154 responses)
★★★★★2.8
School has high expectations
77%
Behaviour is good
75%
My child feels safe
68%
My child makes good progress
65%
Good range of extra-curricular
62%
My child is happy
58%
Progress is communicated
56%
I'd recommend this school
55%
Good range of subjects
51%
School keeps me informed
49%
School supports development
44%
School responds to concerns
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.0%
White Other19.2%
Other9.7%
Black African7.8%
Mixed Other6.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.91406, -0.50131 · LU5 5PX
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN149107
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.houstoneschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Houstone School rated by Ofsted?
Houstone School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Houstone School a good school?
Houstone School scores 28.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Houstone School?
Based on 154 Ofsted Parent View responses, Houstone School receives a satisfaction score of 55% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Houstone School in GCSEs?
Houstone School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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