GCSE 2025/26
#1,630 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 143707.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 46, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire | 48 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 72.3%, better than England, better than Warwickshire | 66.6% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 49.2%, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire | 49.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 7.3%, worse than England, worse than Warwickshire | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 63.8%, better than England, similar to Warwickshire | 62.6% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 177 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 895 |
| Girls | 445 |
| Boys | 450 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 19.7% |
| First language not English | 14.7% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 900 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 0.6% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 141 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 37 |
| Average class size | 28.9 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 21.2 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.8 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 42.22 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 17.85 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 38.96 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 33.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 25.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 3 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 5 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 28 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 75 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 14 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 13 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 0 |
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 172 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 630 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 179 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 149 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 90 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8%, similar to England, better than Warwickshire | 8.6% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 20.3%, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3.2%, similar to England, better than Warwickshire | 4.6% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 31% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 13.9% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Gabriel's CofE Academy | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Hillmorton Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Jun 2017. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 1.7 mi | Primary | Abbots Farm Junior School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
| 1.7 mi | Primary | Abbots Farm Infant School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. |
Houlton School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 27 Feb 2024.
Houlton School ranks 1,630 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 49.2% of pupils at Houlton School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 46 (England 46.2).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, Houlton School made 28 offers from 75 applications (2.7 per offer), and 13 of 14 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 172 offers from 630 applications (3.7 per offer), and 149 of 179 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Houlton School has 895 pupils aged 4 to 18.
Houlton School had 900 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Houlton School teaches students up to age 18.
At Houlton School, the average class had 28.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 21.2 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Houlton School missed 8% of sessions (England 8%), and 20.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.