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Howard Primary School
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Howard Primary School
- Primary
- Croydon CR0 1DT
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching usually engages and motivates pupils well.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum meets the interests of pupils well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress in writing lags behind reading and mathematics, particularly for boys.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain high levels by the time they leave, but progress varies from satisfactory to outstanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Excellent links with professionals enable tailored support for individuals at higher levels of need.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave well in lessons and have an excellent understanding of safe and unsafe situations.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teaching does not always adapt well enough to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report feeling safe at school at all times and participate in anti-bullying strategies.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Adults focus on developing pupils鈥� confidence and self-belief, contributing to their well-being and achievement.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are happy with the school overall and agree it is well led and managed.
Parental Involvement: School has imminent plans to extend engagement with parents further, including online communication.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers usually engage and motivate pupils well with good subject knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking of written work often shows what pupils have done well and how to improve.
Impact on Student Progress: Progress is inconsistent; teaching needs improvement in planning and adapting tasks for different groups.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some satisfactory teaching remains; teachers do not always plan sufficiently to meet needs of different groups.
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About Us
Howard Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 405 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Croydon Council maintains Howard, a two-form community school with 420 students ranging in age from 4 to 11 years.
On April 25, 1898, the main school building, which had been finished in 1897, was formally inaugurated.
As a result, it is among Croydon's oldest school buildings that are still in service.
The school has the name of Lord Howard of Effingham, who previously owned the land on which it is situated (1536鈥�1624).
The school's mascot is an Elizabethan Man of War sailing full sails because Howard served as Lord High Admiral to Queen Elizabeth I during the Spanish Armada.
In 1937, the school hall and former administration building were constructed, and they served as a fire station during World War II.
The Infant Department was located in a sizable home on the site of No. 5, Nottingham Road, from 1951 until 1975. After the structure was declared unsafe, the Infant Department was relocated back inside the main structure.
In 2002, a new, three-story block with three classrooms was added to the school building.
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On April 25, 1898, the main school building, which had been finished in 1897, was formally inaugurated.
As a result, it is among Croydon's oldest school buildings that are still in service.
The school has the name of Lord Howard of Effingham, who previously owned the land on which it is situated (1536鈥�1624).
The school's mascot is an Elizabethan Man of War sailing full sails because Howard served as Lord High Admiral to Queen Elizabeth I during the Spanish Armada.
In 1937, the school hall and former administration building were constructed, and they served as a fire station during World War II.
The Infant Department was located in a sizable home on the site of No. 5, Nottingham Road, from 1951 until 1975. After the structure was declared unsafe, the Infant Department was relocated back inside the main structure.
In 2002, a new, three-story block with three classrooms was added to the school building.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | - | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 112 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 8.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 5 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 5 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% 28 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 12 | 11.11% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% 13 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 8 | 10.45% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 8.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Howard Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1