Houghton Conquest Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bedford, East of England MK45 3LL · Central Bedfordshire
#1031 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#8568 of 15,697 nationally
About Houghton Conquest Primary School
Houghton Conquest Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bedford, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 139 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1031st of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 139; capacity filled 96.5%.
There are 93 schools in Bedford; Houghton Conquest Primary School ranks 40th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)21.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Houghton Conquest Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 139
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 21.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Houghton Conquest Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Marston Vale Middle School
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
563 students · 2.6 km away
Broadmead Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
228 students · 2.7 km away
Willow Grove Primary School
Wixams · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 2.7 km away
Wilstead Primary School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 2.7 km away
Wixams Academy
Bedford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
903 students · 2.8 km away
Wixams Tree Primary Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
559 students · 2.9 km away
Lakeview School
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students · 3.4 km away
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Bedford · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
749 students · 3.6 km away
Maulden Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
166 students · 3.9 km away
Russell Lower School
Ampthill · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
437 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Bressingham Primary School
Diss · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
139 students
Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
138 students
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
138 students
Westfield Primary School
Berkhamsted · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
140 students
Colby Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
The Ashbeach Primary School
Huntingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
141 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Houghton Conquest Primary School a good school?
Houghton Conquest Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 47.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1031 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Houghton Conquest Primary School rank in East of England?
Houghton Conquest Primary School ranks #1031 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #8568 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Houghton Conquest Primary School?
Houghton Conquest Primary School had 139 students in 2025.
Is Houghton Conquest Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Houghton Conquest Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Houghton Conquest Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Houghton Conquest Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.