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Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Houstone School
Houstone School is a free schools in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. The school has 657 pupils on roll.
Free schools Secondary Ages 11–16 657 PupilsURN 149107
Ofsted Report
Inspected May 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
45.9↓ 0pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
55.7%↑ +11pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
93.1%↑ +1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
16.9↓ -1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
27.6%↑ +4pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
21.2%↓ -9pp
Teacher Turnover
657 / 900
73%
Capacity
Surplus
+£533,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Houstone School is a free schools in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. The school has 657 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Elizabeth English
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
08:00 – 17:00
Telephone
01582377771
Website
Address
Dunstable, LU5 5PX
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
The School Day
08:00
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
17:00
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 7 available
Art
Boxing
Chess
Cooking
Reading
Science
Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards & Accreditations
Teaching School Hub
Recognised achievement