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Howes Community Primary School
- Primary
- Coventry CV3 5EH
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: Well-sequenced curriculum in PE and maths evident.
Foundational Skills: New phonics scheme in place; staff trained, but some inconsistencies.
Areas Needing Improvement: Foundation subjects lack clear identification of skills and knowledge to be learned.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular reading checks; extra support for those falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, support each other, and enjoy responsibilities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements in core subjects have not yet impacted national assessments.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive environment with strong support for hearing impaired and other SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding measures in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong sense of community, safe environment noted.
Parent Feedback: Parents and staff are very positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Strong community involvement, before- and after-school programs available.
Extracurricular Activities: Lunchtime and after-school clubs like dance and 'knit and natter'.
Outdoor Facilities: School council requested outdoor gym, valued by pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school, recent changes praised.
Impact on Student Progress: Need for consistent high-quality outcomes across subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in phonics lessons noted.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Curriculum improvements in core subjects not fully recognized in outcomes.
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About Us
Howes Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 177 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Alf Sutton, the father of Bill Sutton, a former student, created the school badge.
Alf took evening studies at Coventry Art College despite not having any formal art training, and when the new school was first constructed in Dillotford Avenue, he was requested to assist design the school badge.
Cheylesmore Manor's former owner, the Black Prince, was chosen as the subject.
celebrating Howes Community Primary School's existence from 1953 until 2004.
The construction crews arrived at the site of Howes Primary School in the fall of 2004 to begin work on the new school's construction.
On the evening of June 11, 2004, former faculty, parents, and students were invited to "One Last Look," a chance to stroll the halls and reminisce about Howes School.
On Friday, February 10, 2006, the first stage of the new school's construction was officially opened.
Unfortunately, the new school had to be constructed in two stages due to location restrictions.
They wanted a brand-new structure to be proud of. Governors and staff collaborated closely with the Local Education Authority to create a school fit for the 21st century to deliver great education for the young people in the area now and in the future.
It has more space and is lighter and brighter.
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Alf took evening studies at Coventry Art College despite not having any formal art training, and when the new school was first constructed in Dillotford Avenue, he was requested to assist design the school badge.
Cheylesmore Manor's former owner, the Black Prince, was chosen as the subject.
celebrating Howes Community Primary School's existence from 1953 until 2004.
The construction crews arrived at the site of Howes Primary School in the fall of 2004 to begin work on the new school's construction.
On the evening of June 11, 2004, former faculty, parents, and students were invited to "One Last Look," a chance to stroll the halls and reminisce about Howes School.
On Friday, February 10, 2006, the first stage of the new school's construction was officially opened.
Unfortunately, the new school had to be constructed in two stages due to location restrictions.
They wanted a brand-new structure to be proud of. Governors and staff collaborated closely with the Local Education Authority to create a school fit for the 21st century to deliver great education for the young people in the area now and in the future.
It has more space and is lighter and brighter.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 25.8 | 26.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 30% | 53% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 4.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 58.72% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 7.16% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% 7 | 59.04% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 4.86% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 91 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 52.31% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 6.23% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Howes Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1