Houlton School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Signal Drive Houlton Rugby Warwickshire CV23 1ED |
| Phone | 01788593300 |
| Reference Number | 143707 |
Houlton School has been evaluated as good overall in its first inspection. The school is characterized by its aspirational approach towards academic achievement and personal development, and it enjoys a supportive environment where many students engage positively in their education. The school aims to ensure all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), reach their full potential through a broad curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. However, there are some concerns regarding the consistency of behavior policy enforcement and engagement with parents and pupils about the school's vision and expectations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 710 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 92 | 180 |
| 8 | 100 | 79 | 179 |
| 9 | 84 | 92 | 176 |
| 10 | 83 | 92 | 175 |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.3% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| Indian | 5.6% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Aspirational curriculum that includes two modern foreign languages and a creative curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and extracurricular activities.
- Effective monitoring of attendance with prompt intervention for struggling pupils.
- Professional development for staff is prioritized to improve curriculum delivery.
- Regular reading sessions to promote literacy among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum by some teachers, impacting pupils' learning.
- Incomplete establishment of a culture that aligns with the school's ambitious vision.
- Some pupils and parents have concerns about the fairness of behavior policy application.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 187 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 141 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 67 | 27 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Gabriel's CofE Academy
Houlton Way, Houlton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1AN |
0.68 miles |
|
Hillmorton Primary School
Watts Lane, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4PE |
1.1 miles |
|
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
High Street, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4EE |
1.54 miles |
|
Abbots Farm Junior School
Abbotts Way, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4AP |
1.69 miles |
|
Abbots Farm Infant School
Abbotts Way, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4AP |
1.71 miles |
|
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School
Station Road, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0BT |
1.89 miles |
|
Eastlands Primary School
Lansdowne Place, Lansdowne Place, Rugby Cv21 3ry, Uk, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3RY |
2.12 miles |
|
Paddox Primary School
Fareham Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5HS |
2.16 miles |
|
Kilsby Church of England Primary School
Manor Road, Kilsby, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8XS |
2.28 miles |
|
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Chester Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3NX |
2.47 miles |
|
Crick Primary School
Main Road, Crick, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7TU |
2.58 miles |
|
Yelvertoft Primary School
School Lane, Yelvertoft, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 6LH |
2.67 miles |
|
Boughton Leigh Junior School
Wetherell Way, Brownsover, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1LT |
2.87 miles |
|
Boughton Leigh Infant School
Wetherall Way, Brownsover, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1LT |
2.87 miles |
|
Brownsover Community School
Webb Drive, Brownsover, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0UP |
2.89 miles |
|
Northlands Primary School
Pinders Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SS |
2.93 miles |
|
Barby Church of England Primary School
Daventry Road, Barby, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8TR |
3.1 miles |
|
Rugby Free Primary School
Bailey Road, Central Park, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0PD |
3.14 miles |
|
Rokeby Primary School
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
3.23 miles |
|
Swinford Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Swinford, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6BG |
3.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ashlawn School
Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5ET |
1.91 miles |
|
Avon Park School
St John's Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5HR |
2.04 miles |
|
Lawrence Sheriff School
Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3AG |
2.82 miles |
|
Rugby School
The Bursary, Rugby, CV21 3AW |
3.15 miles |
|
Quest Academy
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
3.17 miles |
|
Rugby Free Secondary School
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
3.18 miles |
|
Harris Church of England Academy
Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA |
3.46 miles |
|
Brooke School
Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6DY |
3.64 miles |
|
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH |
3.79 miles |
|
Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre
Willoughby, Rugby, CV23 8SY |
3.84 miles |
|
Bilton Grange School
Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6QU |
4.17 miles |
|
Rugby High School
Longrood Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7RE |
4.25 miles |
|
Bilton School
Lawford Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JT |
4.58 miles |