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Howden School

East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 7ALSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Mar 2025
Progress 8
-0.52
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
133 1st-choice / 140 places
Ranking
#2,630
of 3,141 nationally

About Howden School

Howden School has strong parent endorsement, with 90% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025 and collected 324 responses, shows particularly high satisfaction in several areas: 91% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 95% felt their child is safe. The school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 185 applications for 140 places, with 133 first-preference offers made — an oversubscription ratio of 1.32. Parents also reported positively on behaviour, with 87% agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and on high expectations, with 91% agreeing the school holds high expectations for their child. The school's headteacher is Lisa Tester, and it serves 678 pupils aged 11 to 16 in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDerwent Road, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 7AL
HeadteacherLisa Tester
Local AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Number of Pupils678
Free School Meals (FSM)18.9%
School Capacity678 / 710 (95% full)

The full report on this school

What 324 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Dining HallICT SuiteLibrarySports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumTennis CourtsScience LabsSwimming PoolTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

NetballCross CountryTennisRoundersFootballRugbyCricketMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

DebateOrchestraFilm ClubScience ClubChessArt ClubYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Howden School

Howden School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.