Howe Green House School, BISHOP'S STORTFORD
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.
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.
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).
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
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
1 July 2025
Regulatory Compliance
22 June 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 September 2017
Intermediate (EYFS)
23 September 2014
Standard
1 January 2011
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
Latest from Howe Green House School
Discovery Morning
11 May 2026
Storytelling Discovery Morning
12 Feb 2026
Message from the Co-Headteachers
11 Feb 2026
Reception Ready Workshop
23 Jan 2026
Discovery Afternoon
23 Oct 2025
Discovery Morning
24 Sep 2025
From Howe Green House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Howe Green House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
130 pupils
189 places
59 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Across Essex council
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
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
130
Total Pupils
74
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
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)