The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 74
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE STAFFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Jonathan Wynn (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Square, Elford, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9DB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Howard Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Howard Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Howard Primary School?
The Howard Primary School currently has 74 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Howard Primary School take?
The Howard Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Howard Primary School?
The Howard Primary School is in Tamworth, B79 9DB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Howard Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The 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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