Howard Primary School
URN: 101725 • Croydon CR0 1DT
Overview
- Name
- Howard Primary School
- URN
- 101725
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J De Saulles (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086884216
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dering Place, Croydon CR0 1DT
Summary
Howard Primary School is a two-form entry community school located in Croydon, accommodating 408 pupils aged 4 to 11. Established in 1898, it has a rich history and is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The school is proud to be a UNICEF Rights Respecting School and has received the Achievement for All quality mark, reflecting its dedication to high-quality education and inclusivity.
The curriculum at Howard is designed to be broad and ambitious, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), have access to a well-structured learning experience. The school employs the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme to enhance literacy skills, fostering confident and reflective learners who respect diversity within their community.
Howard Primary School emphasizes core values of kindness, safety, respect, and preparedness, aiming to cultivate responsible and engaged citizens. The school actively promotes a sense of pride in its community, encouraging pupils to contribute positively to society while developing their creativity and imagination through various experiences.
The curriculum at Howard is designed to be broad and ambitious, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), have access to a well-structured learning experience. The school employs the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme to enhance literacy skills, fostering confident and reflective learners who respect diversity within their community.
Howard Primary School emphasizes core values of kindness, safety, respect, and preparedness, aiming to cultivate responsible and engaged citizens. The school actively promotes a sense of pride in its community, encouraging pupils to contribute positively to society while developing their creativity and imagination through various experiences.
Useful links
- SEN Information (sen)
- A parent’s guide to the new National Cirriculum (sen)
- SEND Local Area Newsletter (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Click here to view the Allergen Awareness Weekly Menus (download)
- THIS WEEKS LUNCH MENU (download)
- Click here for our Favourites Day menu on Thursday (download)
- TERM DATES (download)
- HOWARD HEADLINES (download)
- Click here for information on Admission to Secondary Schools 2026/27 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- West Thornton Primary Academy (75.7)
- St John's CofE Primary School (75.0)
- Park Hill Infant School (71.4)
- Park Hill Junior School (70.9)
- Fairchildes Primary School (70.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 408 | 218 | 190 | 420 | 30.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 405 | 207 | 198 | 420 | 32.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 402 | 206 | 196 | 420 | 32.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 402 | 206 | 196 | 420 | 32.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 401 | 205 | 196 | 420 | 30.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 409 | 211 | 198 | 420 | 24.00 |
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