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Howitt Primary Community School
Holmes Street, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7FS, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.6 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
427
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it exceeds the national average in expected standards at KS2, ranking in the top 74% of schools. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, the school serves its community well, though its LocaleIQ score suggests it faces some competition in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
Black African3.1%
White Other1.9%
Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.01669, -1.36404 · DE75 7FS
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146454
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.howittprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Howitt Primary Community School rated by Ofsted?
Howitt Primary Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Howitt Primary Community School a good school?
Howitt Primary Community School scores 35.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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