Is Howitt Primary Community School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 63rd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Howitt Primary Community School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at Howitt Primary Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Howitt Primary Community School?

Applications for Reception places at Howitt Primary Community School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Howitt Primary Community School

Holmes Street, Heanor, DE75 7FS

Local ranking63rd of 335 primary schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

427

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 74.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 42

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 360
Boys: 168 (48%)
Girls: 182 (52%)
Capacity: 427 (82% full)
SEND: 14.7%
FSM Eligible: 50.3%
EAL: 5.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 13.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,389/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.2%
Black African: 3.1%
White Other: 1.9%
Asian Chinese: 1.7%
Other: 1.7%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.8%

87.2%

White British

3.1%

Black African

1.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01773713217

headteacher@howitt.derbyshire.sch.uk

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Holmes Street

Heanor, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 146454
UKPRN: 10082221
Establishment No.: 3550
Trust: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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