Howard Primary School
Croydon, CR0 1DT · Croydon · primary school
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36th of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 2,056 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Howard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Karate, Bollywood Dance, Forest School, and Drumba clubs, or play netball, multi-sports, and boys' football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club structure its day for children staying until 5:30 pm?
What Ofsted said about Howard Primary School
Overview
Howard Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "caring, respectful and eloquent." Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a community where staff have "high ambitions for all pupils."
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, look out for each other, and report concerns, with bullying being "rare" and effectively addressed by adults.
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" based on research, with subject leaders possessing "excellent subject knowledge" and providing regular training for staff.
- Mathematics teaching is strong, with pupils confidently using efficient methods and "fluently explain[ing] their reasoning."
- Reading is a priority; pupils "love reading" and make "rapid progress" due to appropriate book matching and decoding strategies.
- Staff wellbeing is valued, with "manageable" workloads and leaders who "look out for their well-being."
Areas to improve
- In the early years outdoor environment, activities sometimes lack clarity on how they contribute to learning, failing to reflect "leaders’ ambitious curriculum goals."
- A few adults do not deliver phonics sessions to a high standard, meaning sounds are not always "modelled to them correctly," requiring refresher training.
- In a minority of subjects, detailed curriculum planning is recent, leading to a "variable experience" for pupils that requires continued monitoring.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and governors receiving regular training and confidently reporting concerns to the safeguarding team.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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