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Howden School

Academy converter · Goole · DN14 7AL

Ages 11–16 · 699 pupils · East Riding of Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

41.2

Overall absence

8.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-03-18

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.52
−20+2
Attainment 841.2
English & maths grade 5+35%
English & maths grade 4+57%
EBacc entry42%

EBacc APS: 3.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.5%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
5.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.7%
Enrolments in measure
730

Absence trend

2021/22

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 fill98%

699 pupils · 710 places

Pupils on roll
699
Boys / girls
357 / 342
School capacity
710
Capacity fill
699 / 710 (98%)
Free school meals
20.3%
FSM pupils
142
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

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 CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Consortium Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Tester

Location

Address
Derwent Road, Howden
Postcode
DN14 7AL
Town
Goole
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
District
East Riding of Yorkshire
Constituency
Goole and Pocklington
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
6 on roll / 6 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, 699 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 20.3%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability….

Open schools in Goole
24
Secondary schools in Goole
3
Academies among open schools in Goole
38% (9)
Open schools in DN14
28
Secondary in DN14
3
Open schools in East Riding of Yorkshire LA
160
Secondary in East Riding of Yorkshire LA
17

Nearby secondary 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

  • Goole Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Goole · DN14 6AN · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.2
    • P80.5
    • Absence8.7%

    3.0 miles away

  • Howden Junior School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Goole · DN14 7SL · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence4.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • Hook Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Goole · DN14 5NW · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence4.6%

    2.1 miles away

  • Airmyn Park Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Goole · DN14 8NZ · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.5%

    2.5 miles away

  • Parkside Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 6RQ · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.1%

    2.6 miles away

  • Kingsway Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 5HQ · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence7.2%

    2.8 miles away

  • Eastrington Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 7QE · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.2%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Tester
Telephone
01430430448
Website
https://www.howdenschool.net

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