Howard Primary School
97%
Capacity
408
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Howard Primary School
Howard Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 408 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Howard Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Handley, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7304th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 77 in Croydon.
Howard Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 145 applications for 40 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Howard Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country, Tennis, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Howard Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dering Place, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 1DT |
| Headteacher | J Handley |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 408 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 408 / 420 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7304th of 13,686
Nationally
1203rd of 1,592
In London
53rd of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
145
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dering Place, Croydon
Croydon, CR0 1DT
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