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Howden School
Derwent Road, Howden, Goole, DN14 7AL, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.2 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
678
Capacity
710
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 48% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, while 63% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there may be room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 45% reach grade 5 or above.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.2 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 62% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Parent View (324 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child is happy
91%
School has high expectations
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
72%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
White Other2.7%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.74860, -0.86055 · DN14 7AL
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146129
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.howdenschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Howden School rated by Ofsted?
Howden School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Howden School a good school?
Howden School scores 60.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Howden School?
Based on 324 Ofsted Parent View responses, Howden School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Howden School in GCSEs?
Howden School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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