Howard Community Academy

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressBeard Road, IP32 6SA
URN146280

School Census

Total 175
Girls/Boys 89/86
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.9%/49.1%
% pupils where English not first language 17.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 58
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 24.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
18/01/2023 Requires improvement
06/07/2017 Inadequate
Inspection Date 18/01/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 06/07/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard24%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading100
Maths98
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard24
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0
Reading97
Maths95
Reading Progress0.5
Writing Progress-3.8
Maths Progress-0.9
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard23%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard3%
Reading97
Maths93
Reading Progress-4.8
Writing Progress-9.0
Maths Progress-8.3
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard-
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications29
As First Preference24
As second preference2
As third preference3
Total Offers Made27
first preference offers24
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications26
As First Preference17
As second preference8
As third preference1
Total Offers Made17
first preference offers17
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications24
As First Preference12
As second preference7
As third preference5
Total Offers Made14
first preference offers12
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications28
As First Preference15
As second preference7
As third preference6
Total Offers Made15
first preference offers15
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications15
As First Preference9
As second preference5
As third preference1
Total Offers Made9
first preference offers9
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications17
As First Preference12
As second preference5
As third preference0
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers12
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree17%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree73%
agree13%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree47%
agree33%
disagree10%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree3%
agree10%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
not applicable73%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree53%
agree30%
disagree13%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree40%
agree17%
disagree13%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
not applicable23%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes43%
no57%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree31%
agree31%
disagree15%
strongly disagree23%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree47%
agree27%
disagree17%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree23%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree57%
agree20%
disagree13%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree27%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know7%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree20%
disagree3%
strongly disagree7%
don't know7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree60%
agree20%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes80%
no20%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin69.5%
any other white background ethnic origin8.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.7%
african ethnic origin3.7%
indian ethnic origin2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin71.4%
any other white background ethnic origin9.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.9%
african ethnic origin2.3%
indian ethnic origin1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

St Benedict's Catholic School

(0.44 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Beetons Way, , IP32 6RH

Bury St Edmunds County High School

(0.50 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 13-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Beetons Way, , IP32 6RF

Tollgate Primary School

(0.53 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed

Address: Tollgate Lane, , IP32 6DG