Howes Community Primary School
Coventry, CV3 5EH · Coventry · primary school
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65th of 82 primary schools in Coventry we can score, 85 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,170 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Howes Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Robotics, Lego Club, British Sign Language, Diamond Art Club, Bilinguasing, Knit and Natter, Boosters, and Homework Club. Sports include Girls Football, Boys Football, Sky Blues in the Community Boys & Girls Football, and Football Training. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How is the current over-capacity situation managed for new admissions?
What Ofsted said about Howes Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Howes Community Primary School feel safe, valued, and proud of their school, benefiting from a strong sense of community and positive behaviour. While early years provision, personal development, and core subjects like mathematics and physical education show clear improvement, the curriculum in several foundation subjects remains underdeveloped. Consequently, the overall quality of education requires improvement, particularly regarding curriculum consistency and pupil attendance.
Strengths
- Early years provision is strong, with activities carefully chosen to develop vocabulary and interests, and barriers to learning quickly identified.
- Behaviour and attitudes are good; pupils help each other, take on responsibilities, and feel their voice is listened to.
- Personal development is good, with pupils gaining an understanding of life in modern Britain, online safety, and other cultures.
- The curriculum in core subjects such as mathematics and physical education is well sequenced, allowing pupils to build on previous learning.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and the school provides a nurturing environment for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects lacks clear identification of distinct skills and progressive sequencing, leading to disjointed learning.
- The school has not fully recognised the extent of curriculum deficiencies, resulting in pupils not achieving high-quality outcomes in these subjects.
- Persistent absence is too high and increasing, meaning vulnerable pupils miss significant periods of their education.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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