Howard Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Croydon). It has about 410 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In May 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Finances and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attainment.
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Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very high.
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances:About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress:About average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is above average.
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment:Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.