Houlton School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025RUGBY, West Midlands CV23 1ED · Warwickshire
#72 of 493 secondary schools in West Midlands
#962 of 4,090 nationally
About Houlton School
Houlton School is a academy secondary located in RUGBY, in the Warwickshire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 895 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary schools in England and 72nd of 493 ranked secondary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (71th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 895; capacity filled 89.5%.
There are 45 schools in RUGBY; Houlton School ranks 10th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary 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%)19.7%
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 Houlton School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 895
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Houlton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Gabriel's CofE Academy
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
502 students · 1.1 km away
Hillmorton Primary School
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students · 1.8 km away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
176 students · 2.5 km away
Abbots Farm Junior School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
261 students · 2.7 km away
Abbots Farm Infant School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
178 students · 2.8 km away
Clifton-upon-Dunsmore CofE Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
224 students · 3.0 km away
Ashlawn School
Rugby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,564 students · 3.1 km away
Eastlands Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 3.4 km away
Paddox Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
663 students · 3.5 km away
Kilsby Church of England Primary School
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
192 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Landau Forte Academy, Amington
Tamworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
Hall Green School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
903 students
Erdington Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
904 students
Grace Academy Solihull
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
884 students
Newport Girls' High School Academy
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
884 students
The Wordsley School
Stourbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
906 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Houlton School a good school?
Houlton School has a Success Index (England) of 71.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #72 of 493 in West Midlands. 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 Houlton School rank in West Midlands?
Houlton School ranks #72 of 493 secondary schools in West Midlands and #962 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Houlton School?
Houlton School had 895 students in 2025.
Is Houlton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Houlton School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Houlton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Houlton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.