Howden Church of England Infant School, Howden

Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 47

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.8km)Possible (~2.6km)Unlikely (~3.4km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Antonia Purdue
Pupils:171 / 180 capacity
LA:East Riding of Yorkshire
Phone:01430430767
Address:Hailgate, Howden, DN14 7SL
Trust:THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2023

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 12 May 2026View full report
URN:149974
UKPRN:10092969
Diocese:Diocese of York
Constituency:Goole and Pocklington
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school excels at creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff prioritize reading and early language development with excellent phonics teaching, and they go the extra mile to support all learners, especially those with additional needs. Parents can be confident their child will feel safe, secure and happy while developing strong foundations for learning.

Key Strengths

  • Strong focus on reading with consistent phonics teaching and celebration of books throughout the school
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, including tailored staff training
  • High attendance rates exceeding national averages with strong early intervention strategies
  • Well-designed, thoughtful curriculum that reflects pupils' needs and interests
  • Calm school start with mindfulness activities that help pupils regulate their emotions

Areas for Improvement

  • Some staff do not consistently maintain and reinforce the school's high expectations for pupils' behavior around the school
  • Learning activities during independent work time could be better designed to help pupils sustain focus and use their time productively

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Spanish club, eco club, tag rugby, choir, worship squad, play leaders, trips to the seaside, aquarium visits, places of worship including a synagogue

Howden Church of England Infant School provides a well-established curriculum with effective teaching and strong safeguarding. Pupils achieve broadly in line with national standards and benefit from a warm, supportive environment that prioritizes reading and early language development.

At a Glance

16.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

26.0

Avg class size

26.0

Infant (KS1)

6

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Howden Bridgegate (22000729)
155m · 3 min walk
Howden School (22011797)
189m · 3 min walk
Howden Flatgate (22000728)
244m · 4 min walk
Howden War Memorial (22011760)
317m · 5 min walk
Howden Hull Road (22000727)
395m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

95%

Near capacity

171 pupils

180 capacity

9 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Howden

High pressure
New homes approved:65
Projected new pupils:16

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Howden

Admissions Demand - East Riding of Yorkshire

Low demand0.71x oversubscription

Places available

3,947

Applications

2,799

Got 1st preference

96.2%

Got preferred school

98.8%

Primary admissions across East Riding of Yorkshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

12 May 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
6 September 2023

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.45889%

Overall absence

3.6036%

Persistent absence

111

Enrolments

Authorised1.97827%
Unauthorised1.48062%
Persistent (10%+)3.6036%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

4.83639%
23/24
3.45889%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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