Houlton School
URN: 143707 • RUGBY CV23 1ED
Overview
- Name
- Houlton School
- URN
- 143707
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TRANSFORMING LIVES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael McCulley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01788593300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Signal Drive, RUGBY CV23 1ED
Summary
Houlton School, located in Rugby, Warwickshire, is a mixed secondary free school with a current enrolment of 710 pupils, against a capacity of 1,100. The school is committed to fostering an environment where innovation, aspiration, and excellence are central to the educational experience. Houlton School places significant emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural education, preparing students for life beyond school, as highlighted in their recent Ofsted inspections.
The curriculum at Houlton is designed to support diverse learning journeys, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of co-curricular opportunities, including music and careers guidance, to enhance student engagement and future readiness. Additionally, Houlton School is dedicated to inclusivity, providing support for students with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.
Houlton School promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging students to embrace their individuality while being part of the 'Houlton family.' This supportive environment aims to celebrate differences and foster a culture of acceptance and belonging among all pupils.
The curriculum at Houlton is designed to support diverse learning journeys, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of co-curricular opportunities, including music and careers guidance, to enhance student engagement and future readiness. Additionally, Houlton School is dedicated to inclusivity, providing support for students with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.
Houlton School promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging students to embrace their individuality while being part of the 'Houlton family.' This supportive environment aims to celebrate differences and foster a culture of acceptance and belonging among all pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Lawrence Sheriff School (72.2)
- Lawrence Sheriff School (70.2)
- Rugby High School (70.2)
- Rugby High School (63.6)
- Rugby Free Secondary School (53.4)
Key details
- LA
- Warwickshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TRANSFORMING LIVES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 710
- Boys
- 355
- Girls
- 355
- FSM %
- 20.00
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Warwickshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 710 | 355 | 355 | 1100 | 20.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 541 | 267 | 274 | 1100 | 19.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 180 | 78 | 102 | 1100 | 16.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 180 | 78 | 102 | 1100 | 16.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1100 |
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