The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Lucie Levett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Howbridge Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Lift Maltings
Secondary · 619m away
Chipping Hill Primary School
Primary · 694m away
Woodend Farm School
Independent · 1.7km away
Powers Hall Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Witham Oaks Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Acorn Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Templars Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Howbridge Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Howbridge Church of England Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Howbridge Church of England Junior School?
Howbridge Church of England Junior School currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Howbridge Church of England Junior School take?
Howbridge Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Howbridge Church of England Junior School?
Howbridge Church of England Junior School is in Witham, CM8 1BZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Howbridge Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Howbridge Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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