Located in Dunstable, Houghton Regis Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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 Regis Primary School currently has around 398 pupils on roll, which is about 126% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.8%). other white pupils make up about 21.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | St Michael's Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 5DH |
| Website: | www.houghtonregisprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582867487 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rajneet Parmar |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109459 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 398 |
| Number of Boys: | 202 |
| Number of Girls: | 196 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 50.80% | 202 |
| Other White | 21.90% | 87 |
| Other Asian | 6.00% | 24 |
| African | 4.50% | 18 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Regis Primary School St Michael's Avenue , Houghton Regis LU5 5DH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Angels Lane , Houghton Regis LU5 5HH | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitehead CofE School Angels Lane , Houghton Regis LU5 5HH | - not rated | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tithe Farm Primary School Tithe Farm Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5JB | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Hammersmith Gardens , Houghton Regis LU5 5RG | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Northfields Technology College Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire UTC Parkside Drive , Kingsland Skills Centre LU5 5PY | - not rated | 2,084 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Community College Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PY | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brewers Hill Middle School Aldbanks , LU6 1AJ | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 400 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School Regis Education Centre , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire PRU Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PY | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.