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What is Howard Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Howard Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Howard Primary School located?

Howard Primary School is located in Croydon, Surrey, London, CR0 1DT.

What age range does Howard Primary School serve?

Howard Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Howard Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Howard Primary School

Howard Primary School is a primary community school in Croydon, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Howard Primary School has 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 190 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.4%, spending £7,223 per pupil, 27% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected61%Attendance94.3%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong68% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Howard Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 190 pupils
SEN support: 15% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Howard Primary School is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 30/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality16/100

Transport access89/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Howard Primary School

At Howard Primary School, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

75% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Attendance at Howard Primary School

Howard Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Howard Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Howard Primary School is 20.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

The school spends £7,223 per pupil annually.

Demographics at Howard Primary School

Howard Primary School has 190 pupils on roll.

27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

15% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Howard Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Howard Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Howard Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Howard Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Howard Primary School