Houstone School vs The Chalk Hills Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houstone School
Dunstable · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
765 students
The Chalk Hills Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,644 students
| Measure | Houstone School Dunstable, East of England | The Chalk Hills Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 460 | #271 of 460 |
| National rank | #1558 of 4,090 | #2217 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 765 | 1,644 |
| Pupils on roll | 765 | 1,644 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 113.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.7% | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.1% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.8 |
| town | Dunstable | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.houstoneschool.co.uk/ | www.thechalkhillsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Houstone School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 45.2).
- •The Chalk Hills Academy is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 765.
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 The Chalk Hills Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Houstone School ranks higher (58.5 vs 45.2 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 The Chalk Hills Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dunstable and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houstone School: 765. The Chalk Hills Academy: 1,644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houstone School and The Chalk Hills Academy rank in East of England?
Houstone School is 191st of 460 and The Chalk Hills Academy is 271st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).