Howden Junior School, Goole
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
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
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has improved from 67% to 74%. Writing has declined from 67% to 62%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
28.0
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
229 pupils
239 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Goole
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Goole
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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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.12208%
Overall absence
8.37004%
Persistent absence
227
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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