Houghton Conquest Lower School is a primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 2 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Houghton Conquest Lower School currently has around 142 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.5% boys and 53.5% girls. Around 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | High Street, Bedford, MK45 3LL |
| Website: | www.hcschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01234740202 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Julie Heaslip |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109458 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 144 |
| Number of Pupils: | 142 |
| Number of Boys: | 66 |
| Number of Girls: | 76 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.90% | 105 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.30% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 5 |
| African | 2.80% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.80% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 1.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Conquest Lower School High Street , Houghton Conquest MK45 3LL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead Lower School Park Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NN | 3out of 4 | 2,908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Fisherswood Road , MK45 3TE | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilstead Primary School Cotton End Road , Wilstead MK45 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy Green Lane , Wixams MK42 6BA | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixams Academy Green Lane , Wixams MK42 6BA | 2out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , MK43 9NH | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , MK43 9NH | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.