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Houstone School

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Houstone School

Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX

Free schools
Pupils
657
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.6%
Attainment 8
45.9
Ofsted
Good
May 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.8%
Basics 9-5
55.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
27.1%
EBacc APS
4.15
EBacc 9-5
8.6%
EBacc 9-4
15.7%
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About Houstone School

Houstone School is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. The school has around 657 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Parkside Drive, Dunstable, LU5 5PX | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Houstone School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Houstone School

What is Houstone School's Ofsted rating?
Houstone School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Houstone School's latest exam results?
Houstone School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Houstone School located?
Houstone School is a secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire (LU5 5PX).
How many pupils attend Houstone School?
Houstone School has around 657 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Houstone School with other schools?
View Houstone School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Central Bedfordshire.