Open State Primary Mixed

Houghton Conquest Lower School

High Street, Bedford, MK45 3LL
142 Pupils
144 Capacity
2–9 Age Range
22.30% FSM %
66 Boys
76 Girls
About Houghton Conquest Lower School

Located in Bedford (MK45 3LL), Houghton Conquest Lower School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–9 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Central Bedfordshire.

It has 142 pupils on roll. School capacity: 144. Current headteacher: Julie Heaslip.

Data for Houghton Conquest Lower School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Houghton Conquest & Haynes
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077796
URN 109458
Data Last Updated 14-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ian Devereux Chair of Governors 22/05/2022 28/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Lovell Chair of Governors 21/09/2021 21/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jared Costall Governor 10/11/2024 30/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ian Devereux Governor 24/05/2022 21/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ben Hayward Governor 12/10/2021 31/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Julie Heaslip Governor 01/09/2020 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Erin Hogan Governor 25/05/2022 28/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Erin Hogan Governor 01/03/2026 28/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mark Lovell Governor 22/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sophie Peck Governor 09/12/2020 31/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leigh-Anne Sebborn Governor 27/11/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Kate Swan Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Houghton Conquest Lower School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire.
Houghton Conquest Lower School has 142 pupils, with a capacity of 144.
Houghton Conquest Lower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9.
The Headteacher at Houghton Conquest Lower School is Miss Julie Heaslip.
Houghton Conquest Lower School is at High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LL, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Houghton Conquest Lower School: Does not have a sixth form.
Houghton Conquest Lower School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Julie Heaslip
High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109458
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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