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Howden Junior School

Academy converter · Goole · DN14 7SL

Ages 7–11 · 229 pupils · East Riding of Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

60%

Overall absence

4.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2025-12-02

  • 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

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)60%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.5%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
217

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

229 pupils · 239 places

Pupils on roll
229
Boys / girls
113 / 116
School capacity
239
Capacity fill
229 / 239 (96%)
Free school meals
18.8%
FSM pupils
43
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
Academy trust
THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
Sponsor
The Education Alliance
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Isitt

Location

Address
Hailgate, Howden
Postcode
DN14 7SL
Town
Goole
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 7–11, in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, 229 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 18.8%.

Open schools in Goole
24
Primary schools in Goole
19
Academies among open schools in Goole
38% (9)
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.

Compare with theseAll in GooleNear DN14

  • Howden Church of England Infant School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Howden · DN14 7SL · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM16.4%
    • Demand0.96

    0.0 miles away

  • Hook Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    Goole · DN14 5NW · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM12.6%
    • Demand1.10

    2.0 miles away

  • Airmyn Park Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM4.8%
    • Demand0.94

    2.4 miles away

  • Parkside Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 6RQ · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM22.4%
    • Demand0.88

    2.4 miles away

  • Kingsway Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 5HQ · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM38.6%
    • Demand0.95

    2.7 miles away

  • Eastrington Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 7QE · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM4.3%
    • Demand1.14

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Claire Isitt
Telephone
01430430385
Website
www.howdenjuniors.co.uk

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