Houghton Conquest Lower School
URN: 109458 • Bedford MK45 3LL
Overview
- Name
- Houghton Conquest Lower School
- URN
- 109458
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Heaslip (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01234740202
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Bedford MK45 3LL
Summary
Houghton Conquest Lower School is a mixed community primary school located in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 142 pupils and a capacity of 144. The school emphasizes a strong sense of community and values, with a focus on fostering friendship among students. The school’s ethos is centered around growth mindset principles, encouraging students to develop resilience and a positive approach to learning.
The curriculum at Houghton Conquest Lower School is comprehensive, covering essential subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside physical education and personal, social, health, and economic education (PHSE). The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs to enrich the students' educational experience. Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support is available, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Parents can engage with the school through various channels, including the Parent Portal and school events organized by the Friends of Houghton Conquest Lower School. The school promotes a collaborative environment between home and school, aiming to support each child's development and well-being. For prospective parents, open days for Reception starters are scheduled for September and October 2026.
The curriculum at Houghton Conquest Lower School is comprehensive, covering essential subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside physical education and personal, social, health, and economic education (PHSE). The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs to enrich the students' educational experience. Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support is available, ensuring that all pupils receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Parents can engage with the school through various channels, including the Parent Portal and school events organized by the Friends of Houghton Conquest Lower School. The school promotes a collaborative environment between home and school, aiming to support each child's development and well-being. For prospective parents, open days for Reception starters are scheduled for September and October 2026.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Inclusion (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Staff (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Vision & Values (other)
- Our School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Gravenhurst Lower School (70.2)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 144
- Pupils
- 142
- Boys
- 66
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 22.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 142 | 66 | 76 | 144 | 22.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 137 | 67 | 70 | 144 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 143 | 69 | 74 | 144 | 20.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 143 | 69 | 74 | 144 | 20.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 119 | 54 | 65 | 144 | 22.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 110 | 52 | 58 | 144 | 14.10 |
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