The Chiltern School vs Houstone School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Chiltern School
Dunstable
Houstone School
Dunstable
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Community special school
Free schools
Age Range
3–19
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
369
765
Capacity
400
900
Occupancy
92%
85%
FSM %
37.0%
28.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Feb 2023
May 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
48.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
57%
KS2 Reading
0%
-
KS2 Maths
0%
-
KS2 Writing
0%
-