Houghton Conquest Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | High Street, MK45 3LL |
| School Website | www.hcschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1234740202 |
| URN | 109458 |
School Census
| Total | 137 |
| Girls/Boys | 74/63 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.0%/46.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 27 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Good |
| 27/09/2010 | Good |
| 06/03/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/09/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/03/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04 June 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 11 July 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 24 November 2015 | Short inspection | View |
| 28 March 2014 | Interim assessment | View |
| 27 September 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 March 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 February 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 23 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |