Houstone School vs Lime Tree Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 465 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houstone School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
765 students
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Houghton Regis · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
| Measure | Houstone School Dunstable, East of England | Lime Tree Primary Academy Houghton Regis, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 460 | #1161 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1558 of 4,090 | #9589 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 765 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 765 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Dunstable | Houghton Regis |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.houstoneschool.co.uk/ | www.limetree.academy |
The verdict
- •Houstone School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 42.6).
- •Houstone School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 360.
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 Houstone School better than Lime Tree Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Houstone School ranks higher (58.5 vs 42.6 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 Houstone School and Lime Tree Primary Academy?
About 465 m in a straight line, between Dunstable and Houghton Regis in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houstone School: 765. Lime Tree Primary Academy: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houstone School and Lime Tree Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Houstone School is 191st of 460 and Lime Tree Primary Academy is 1161st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).