Howe Dell Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | The Runway, AL10 9AH |
| School Website | www.howedell.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1707263291 |
| URN | 117220 |
School Census
| Total | 454 |
| Girls/Boys | 213/241 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.9%/53.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 35.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 63 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/09/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/09/2017 | Outstanding |
| 31/01/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 31/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 11 July 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 28 September 2017 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 31 January 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 11 September 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 October 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 2.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 4.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -2.5 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 162 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 152 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 193 |
| As First Preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 173 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 162 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 174 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 184 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 9% |
| no | 91% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 44% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 48% |
| no | 52% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 27.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 20.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11% |
| indian ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 31.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 17.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |