Howden Junior School, Goole
Howden Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Goole, part of The Education Alliance. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 18 schools in Goole with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Capacity
- 92% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Howden Junior School in detail
Howden Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision, shared by all stakeholders, is to inspire children to believe and ultimately achieve their best possible outcomes. We enrich our curriculum with a varied range of extra-curricular activities and experiences which provide memories that last long after our children have moved onto pastures new."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Howden Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in East Riding of Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Howden Junior School
Across East Riding of Yorkshire, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Howden Junior School are Howden Church of England Infant School (under 0.1 miles); Hook Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 74% reading, 77% maths); Airmyn Park Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 63% reading, 81% maths); and Parkside Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 61% reading, 55% maths).
Howden Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Howden Church of England Infant SchoolHook Church of England Primary SchoolAirmyn Park Primary SchoolParkside Primary School
The trust
Howden Junior School is one of 12 schools run by The Education Alliance, an academy trust.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Howden Junior School (as of April 2026): 89% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 40% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (40%).
Who goes there
5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (5%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Howden Rail Stn, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Howden Bridgegate, 160 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Howden Junior School issued 27 suspensions, 12.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Howden Junior School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2022. Before that, as Howden Junior School (URN 117854), it was rated Good in November 2021.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Howden Junior School creates a vibrant, welcoming environment where pupils thrive emotionally and academically. The school excels at supporting all learners, particularly those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, through inclusive practices and strong pastoral care. Teachers engage pupils with memorable lessons that build knowledge and understanding, helping them develop pride in their school and readiness for the next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well overall with reading achievement particularly strong, especially for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Attendance is consistently higher than national average with low rates of persistent absence
- Behaviour is positive and respectful with a peaceful, orderly environment where bullying is rare
- Inclusive approach with effective SEND support and processes that quickly identify and address pupil needs
- Teachers create memorable learning experiences using accurate vocabulary and engaging lessons
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff have not received sufficient training to identify and address knowledge gaps quickly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Gaps in knowledge for some pupils are not addressed as quickly as they could be, limiting progress
- Times table check outcomes in Year 4 have been significantly below national averages historically
- Professional development programme could be strengthened to develop whole-school expertise in adapting learning activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
House captains, wellbeing ambassadors, lunchtime clubs, residential activities, visits to places of historical and local significance, pupil summits on global issues such as sustainability
Howden Junior School is a vibrant and welcoming school where pupils achieve well across the curriculum and are well prepared for their next steps in education. The school has established an inclusive approach with particularly noteworthy provision for pupils with special educational needs and strong pastoral support.
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
28 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 62% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.6
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Howden Junior School
Newsletter 2 October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 25 September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter 18 September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 11 September 2026
12 Sep 2026
Y3 Curriculum Newsletter Autumn Term 2026
11 Sep 2026
Y4 Curriculum Newsletter Autumn Term 2026
11 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Howden Junior School is in East Riding of Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Howden Junior School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
221 pupils
239 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Goole
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Goole
Across East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
14.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
229
Total Pupils
113
Boys
116
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,680
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,110
Per pupil
£1244k
Total funding
£58k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
8.4%
Persistent absence
227
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Howden Junior School
Questions parents ask about Howden Junior School
What are SATs results like at Howden Junior School?
Of the pupils at Howden Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Howden Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Howden Junior School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2022. Before that, as Howden Junior School (URN 117854), it was rated Good in November 2021.
What is the catchment area for Howden Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Howden Junior School is oversubscribed, East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Howden Junior School?
Howden Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 239 places.
How big are the classes at Howden Junior School?
Classes at Howden Junior School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Howden Junior School?
Howden Junior School has around 229 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Howden Junior School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Howden Junior School in 2024/25. 8.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Howden Junior School?
Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Howden Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Howden Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Howden Junior School?
Howden Junior School is at Hailgate, Howden, Goole, DN14 7SL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)