The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 710
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- TRANSFORMING LIVES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Brockwell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Signal Drive, Houlton, RUGBY, Warwickshire, CV23 1ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Houlton School a selective school?
No. Houlton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Houlton School's Ofsted rating?
Houlton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Houlton School?
Houlton School currently has 710 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Houlton School take?
Houlton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Houlton School?
Houlton School is in RUGBY, CV23 1ED, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Houlton School have a sixth form?
No, Houlton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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