Houghton Conquest Lower School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Houghton Conquest Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3LL |
| Reference Number | 109458 |
Houghton Conquest Lower School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspection areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school fosters a strong sense of community, where pupils, staff, and parents collaborate effectively. Pupils feel secure and supported, benefiting from robust pastoral care and a broad curriculum that supports their learning and development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 142 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.48%
Girls: 53.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| 3 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 4 | 6 | 17 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| African | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Irish | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community values that enhance pupil experience.
- High aspirations for all pupils, leading to good academic performance.
- Effective pastoral support that promotes physical and mental well-being.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum with well-prepared early years.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling their success.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum plans do not clearly identify core knowledge needed for depth of understanding.
- Attendance issues among a group of pupils impacting their learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Marston Vale Middle School
The Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NH |
1.59 miles |
|
Broadmead Lower School
Park Crescent, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NN |
1.65 miles |
|
Willow Grove Primary School
Fisherswood Road, Wixams, Bedfordshire, MK45 3TE |
1.67 miles |
|
Wixams Tree Primary Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
1.79 miles |
|
Lakeview School
School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH |
2.12 miles |
|
Maulden Lower School
Church Road, Maulden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2AU |
2.42 miles |
|
Russell Lower School
Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TD |
2.54 miles |
|
Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
2.56 miles |
|
The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR |
2.68 miles |
|
Marston Moreteyne VC School
Church Walk, Marston Moreteyne, Bedfordshire, MK43 0NE |
3.12 miles |
|
Wootton Primary School
Bedford Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JT |
3.27 miles |
|
Cotton End Forest School
High Road, Cotton End, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3AG |
3.29 miles |
|
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
High Street, Clophill, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BE |
3.44 miles |
|
Haynes Lower School
Foresters Close, Haynes, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3PR |
3.46 miles |
|
Elstow School
Abbey Fields, Elstow, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9GP |
3.49 miles |
|
Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ |
3.5 miles |
|
Balliol Primary School
Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER |
3.63 miles |
|
Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW |
3.84 miles |
|
Shortstown Primary School
Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GS |
3.86 miles |
|
Bedford Road Primary Academy
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH |
4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Wixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA |
1.74 miles |
|
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY |
2.25 miles |
|
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU |
3.14 miles |
|
Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.54 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
3.57 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.57 miles |
|
Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT |
3.59 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
3.99 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
4.19 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
4.42 miles |
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Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
4.72 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
4.84 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
4.87 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
4.89 miles |