Houghton Regis Academy
URN: 138569 • Dunstable LU5 5PX
Overview
- Name
- Houghton Regis Academy
- URN
- 138569
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 21.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Bowen (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Parkside Drive, Dunstable LU5 5PX
Summary
Houghton Regis Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, with a current enrolment of 102 pupils and a capacity for 500. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment for its students. The school is committed to fostering a sense of community and encourages parental involvement in the educational journey.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. With a significant percentage of pupils (30.40%) eligible for free school meals, Houghton Regis Academy prioritises support for disadvantaged students, ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources.
Houghton Regis Academy values the importance of a safe and nurturing environment, where students can thrive academically and socially. The school actively engages with the local community, promoting partnerships that enhance the educational experience and prepare students for future challenges.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. With a significant percentage of pupils (30.40%) eligible for free school meals, Houghton Regis Academy prioritises support for disadvantaged students, ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources.
Houghton Regis Academy values the importance of a safe and nurturing environment, where students can thrive academically and socially. The school actively engages with the local community, promoting partnerships that enhance the educational experience and prepare students for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Harlington Upper School (67.9)
- Queensbury Academy (62.2)
- Harlington Upper School (45.2)
- Kingsland Community College (45.2)
- Queensbury Upper School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Central Bedfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 14
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 500
- Pupils
- 102
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 49
- FSM %
- 30.40
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- 2022-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 102 | 53 | 49 | 500 | 30.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 102 | 53 | 49 | 500 | 30.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 102 | 53 | 49 | 500 | 30.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 102 | 53 | 49 | 500 | 30.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 111 | 59 | 52 | 1320 | 21.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 269 | 155 | 114 | 1320 | 22.30 |
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