Claydon High School vs Houstone School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 113 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claydon High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
765 students
Houstone School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
765 students
| Measure | Claydon High School Ipswich, East of England | Houstone School Dunstable, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #223 of 460 | #191 of 460 |
| National rank | #1828 of 4,090 | #1558 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 765 | 765 |
| Pupils on roll | 765 | 765 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 113.3% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.6% | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.2% | 77.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ipswich | Dunstable |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.claydonhigh.co.uk | www.houstoneschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Houstone School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 52.9).
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 Claydon High School better than Houstone School?
On the Success Index (England), Houstone School ranks higher (58.5 vs 52.9 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 Claydon High School and Houstone School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Dunstable in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Claydon High School: 765. Houstone School: 765. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Claydon High School and Houstone School rank in East of England?
Claydon High School is 223rd of 460 and Houstone School is 191st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).