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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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