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Howard Junior School

King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 4QJPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
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About Howard Junior School

Howard Junior School, a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in King's Lynn, serves a community where 43.6% of its 172 pupils are eligible for free school meals — well above the national average. Its headline metrics, however, paint a starkly different picture from the local authority norm. Norfolk's average Key Stage 2 score sits at 52, a benchmark this school has not met in its most recent assessments. More concerning is the school's overall Ofsted rating of Inadequate, a far cry from the 21 outstanding primaries across the county. The inspection, carried out in March 2023, found leadership and management and overall effectiveness both rated 4 (Inadequate), while quality of education and personal development were judged as Requires Improvement. Only behaviour and attitudes earned a Good rating, suggesting pockets of strength but deep systemic issues that the school is now working to address.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressParkway, King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 4QJ
HeadteacherBen Paull
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils172
Free School Meals (FSM)43.6%
School Capacity172 / 229 (75% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosLibraryMusic RoomsForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisCricketFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningCodingChoirBook ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howard Junior School

Howard Junior School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.