Houstone School
URN: 149107 • Dunstable LU5 5PX
Overview
- Name
- Houstone School
- URN
- 149107
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth English (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01582377771
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parkside Drive, Dunstable LU5 5PX
Summary
Houstone School is a mixed secondary free school located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 657 pupils and a capacity of 900, the school prides itself on its academic ethos, focusing on integrity, ambition, and excellence. The curriculum is traditional and designed to help students achieve their full potential, ensuring high academic standards.
The school actively engages with local families and the community, providing a well-rounded education that extends beyond academics. Recent initiatives include partnerships with local sports organisations, enhancing students' extracurricular experiences through activities like rugby, boxing, and football. The school also emphasizes the importance of attendance and wellbeing, with programs aimed at boosting student engagement and support.
In addition to its academic offerings, Houstone School places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging collaboration and support among families and local organisations. This commitment to fostering a supportive environment is reflected in the school's recent recognition by Ofsted for its high ambitions for all pupils. For more information, visit their website at [Houstoneschool.co.uk](https://www.houstoneschool.co.uk/).
The school actively engages with local families and the community, providing a well-rounded education that extends beyond academics. Recent initiatives include partnerships with local sports organisations, enhancing students' extracurricular experiences through activities like rugby, boxing, and football. The school also emphasizes the importance of attendance and wellbeing, with programs aimed at boosting student engagement and support.
In addition to its academic offerings, Houstone School places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging collaboration and support among families and local organisations. This commitment to fostering a supportive environment is reflected in the school's recent recognition by Ofsted for its high ambitions for all pupils. For more information, visit their website at [Houstoneschool.co.uk](https://www.houstoneschool.co.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Studybugs Absence Reporting (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Policies and documents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
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 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 657
- Boys
- 320
- Girls
- 337
- FSM %
- 27.60
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 657 | 320 | 337 | 900 | 27.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 517 | 258 | 259 | 900 | 25.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 900 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 900 |
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