Chalton Lower School vs Houstone School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalton Lower School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
65 students
Houstone School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
765 students
| Measure | Chalton Lower School Luton, East of England | Houstone School Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #207 of 1,872 | #191 of 460 |
| National rank | #1596 of 15,697 | #1558 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 65 | 765 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 765 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chaltonlower.co.uk/ | www.houstoneschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chalton Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 58.5).
- •Houstone School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 65.
- •Chalton Lower School is a local authority school while Houstone School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chalton Lower School better than Houstone School?
On the Success Index (England), Chalton Lower School ranks higher (83.7 vs 58.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chalton Lower School and Houstone School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Luton and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chalton Lower School: 65. Houstone School: 765. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chalton Lower School and Houstone School rank in East of England?
Chalton Lower School is 207th of 1,872 and Houstone School is 191st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).