Howden Church of England Infant School, Howden
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
171 pupils
180 capacity
9 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Howden
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Howden
Admissions Demand - East Riding of Yorkshire
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.45889%
Overall absence
3.6036%
Persistent absence
111
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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