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Howard Community Academy
Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6SA, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.8 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, reflected in its strong parent satisfaction rate of 83%. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably low at 36%, it still ranks in the top 95% nationally for expected outcomes. However, the lack of students achieving a higher standard may be a consideration for parents looking for advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 36% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
Behaviour is good
71%
School has high expectations
71%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.9%
White Other8.2%
Black African4.1%
Mixed Other3.1%
Other3.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.26097, 0.69125 · IP32 6SA
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN146280
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.howardacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Howard Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Howard Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Howard Community Academy a good school?
Howard Community Academy scores 17.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Howard Community Academy?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Howard Community Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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