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Howe Green House School, BISHOP'S STORTFORD

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Other independent school
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Ages 2–11

Howe Green House School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bishop's Stortford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in July 2025.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Howe Green House School in detail

Howe Green House School in its own words

In its own words: "Howe Green House School, based in Hertfordshire, is a unique environment where children are encouraged, supported and challenged to find their love of learning and stimulate their curiosity of the world. Our small class sizes and outstanding wellbeing and pastoral care ensure children are not only known individually, but are truly understood and celebrated."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Nestled in the countryside, Howe Green House provides a nurturing and inspiring environment for children aged 2-11 years old, where learners are encouraged, supported and challenged on their own journey of discovery. As a primary and nursery specialist, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional foundation for our pupils."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, yoga, ballet, choir and art.

The school runs after-school care, from £7.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Howe Green House School are Bishop's Stortford College (2.5 miles) and Saint Nicholas School (5 miles).

Bishop's Stortford CollegeSaint Nicholas School

Who goes there

In 2026, 24 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Bishop's Stortford Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).

Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Anna Lipani
Pupils:130
LA:Essex
Phone:01279657706
Address:Howe Green, Great Hallingbury, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM22 7UF
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:13 October 1987

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    1 July 2025

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    22 June 2022

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    26 September 2017

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  • Intermediate (EYFS)

    23 September 2014

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  • Standard

    1 January 2011

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URN:115433
UKPRN:10071128
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Harlow
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Fees for 2026/27

Day fees, per year

£14,985 to £20,100

depending on year group

RECEPTION£14,985 a year
YEARS 1 & 2 ( AGE 5-7 )£15,900 a year
YEARS 3, 4, 5 & 6 (AGE 8-11)£20,100 a year

Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.

Private school fees in Hertfordshire - 12 schools' published fees side by side

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

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Getting There

Bus Stops

Church (opp)
795m · 13 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
4
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Children hurt
0

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.

No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.

1 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 Essex is 9 (the median across 614 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.

Commute and house prices

See commute times and house prices with Pro - £9 a month, or £90 a year, inc. VAT

Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

69%

Available places

130 pupils

189 places

59 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Low pressure
New homes approved:52
Projected new pupils:9

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for BISHOP'S STORTFORD

Across Essex council

Low demand council-wide0.94 applications per place

Places available

17,590

Applications

16,568

Got 1st preference

83.4%

Got preferred school

97.0%

All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

24

SEN Support

1

EHC Plans

19.2%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

130

Total Pupils

74

Boys

56

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Howe Green House School

When was Howe Green House School last inspected?

Howe Green House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in July 2025.

How many pupils go to Howe Green House School?

Howe Green House School has around 130 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Howe Green House School?

Howe Green House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

How many road collisions happen near Howe Green House School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Howe Green House School?

Howe Green House School is at Howe Green, Great Hallingbury, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, Hertfordshire, CM22 7UF.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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