The Howard Primary School
Tamworth, B79 9DB · Staffordshire · primary school
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190th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 the 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Howard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily Mile and choir. Trips include Forest School, residential visits, educational day visits, the Young Voices concert, and The Rotary children’s concert. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 79 pupils against a stated capacity of 96. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the curriculum integrate Forest School activities into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about The Howard Primary School
Overview
The Howard Primary School is described as being "at the heart of its community," where pupils are "happy and safe" and "proud of their school." The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum and "exceptional" personal development, noting that pupils achieve well, particularly in reading.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "Outstanding" behaviour and attitudes, being "polite and well mannered" and meeting high expectations.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils learning about risks, democracy, and diverse faiths, leaving them "exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain."
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff teach early reading "very well," ensuring pupils read with "confidence and accuracy."
- The curriculum is "carefully planned and sequenced," with teachers helping pupils build on previous learning.
- Staff feel "valued" and are "overwhelmingly positive" about support for workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The delivery of the curriculum is "not consistently adapted well to meet pupils’ needs, including for some of those with SEND," meaning some pupils do not learn as intended.
Safeguarding
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 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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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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