Howden School
Goole, DN14 7AL · East Riding of Yorkshire · secondary school
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10th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 890 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.5 · 59 | 46% | 2.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.52 · 15 | 38% | 0.58 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.3 · 62 | 15% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Howden School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.52 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Textiles, Choir, Chinese Choir, Homework Club, Library sessions, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Sports include Football, Netball, Cricket, Rugby, Rounders, and Athletics. Trips cover live theatre, photography, art galleries, and outdoor adventure activities. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 699 pupils against a stated capacity of 710. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Howden School
Overview
Howden School has undergone a "transformational journey" since its previous inspection, resulting in a "respectful and aspirational culture" where pupils display values of aspiration, courtesy, and excellence. The school now delivers a "Good" quality of education, with significant improvements in behaviour, attendance, and academic achievement compared to past outcomes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils" and "well sequenced," particularly in key stage 4, where teachers effectively identify and address knowledge gaps.
- Reading is a clear priority, with accurate identification of struggling pupils and effective interventions, including phonics support and initiatives like the ‘Reading Olympics’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified effectively and receive consistent, bespoke support, allowing them to "achieve well."
- Behaviour has "significantly improved" following a new policy, with pupils conducting themselves well and reporting unacceptable language confidently.
- The personal development offer is a strength, providing a "well-planned and sequenced careers curriculum" and fostering a strong sense of community through leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, particularly at key stage 3, the school is not rigorous enough in checking pupil knowledge, leading to persistent gaps; teachers must use effective strategies to identify and address these as they arise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.2 |
| 2024/25 | 46.2 |
| 2025/26 | 48.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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