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Howden School is a non-selective academy. It has about 700 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in March 2025.
This school is a member of The Consortium Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School, Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College, Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College, Winifred Holtby Academy and Holderness Academy and Sixth Form College.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Attendance and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Progress and Attainment.
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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