The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Miss J Handley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Dering Place, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Howard Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Howard Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Howard Primary School?
Howard Primary School currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Howard Primary School take?
Howard Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Howard Primary School?
Howard Primary School is in Croydon, CR0 1DT, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Howard Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Howard Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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