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Howden Church of England Infant School

Academy converter · Howden · DN14 7SL

Ages 4–7 · 171 pupils · East Riding of Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

4.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.4%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
106

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

171 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
171
Boys / girls
81 / 90
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
171 / 180 (95%)
Free school meals
16.4%
FSM pupils
28
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of York
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
Academy trust
THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
Sponsor
The Education Alliance
Headteacher
Mrs Antonia Purdue

Location

Address
Hailgate
Postcode
DN14 7SL
Town
Howden
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
District
East Riding of Yorkshire
Constituency
Goole and Pocklington
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, 171 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 16.4%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of York.

Open schools in Howden
1
Primary schools in Howden
1
Academies among open schools in Howden
100% (1)
Open schools in DN14
28
Primary in DN14
22
Open schools in East Riding of Yorkshire LA
160
Primary in East Riding of Yorkshire LA
123

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Howden Junior School

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    Academy converter · Primary

    Goole · DN14 7SL · East Riding of Yorkshire

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    • KS252%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM18.8%

    0.0 miles away

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    • KS247%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM12.6%

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  • Airmyn Park Primary School

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    • KS265%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM4.8%

    2.4 miles away

  • Parkside Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 6RQ · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM22.4%

    2.4 miles away

  • Kingsway Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM38.6%

    2.7 miles away

  • Eastrington Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 7QE · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM4.3%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Antonia Purdue
Telephone
01430430767
Website
www.howdeninfants.net

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