The Academy of Central Bedfordshire vs Houstone School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Houghton Regis
Houstone School
Dunstable
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Free schools alternative provision
Free schools
Age Range
11–16
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
59
765
Capacity
140
900
Occupancy
42%
85%
FSM %
61.0%
28.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Dec 2024
May 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
48.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
57%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-