Howitt Primary Community School
URN: 135172 • Heanor DE75 7FS
Overview
- Name
- Howitt Primary Community School
- URN
- 135172
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 53.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynn Pilling (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Holmes Street, Heanor DE75 7FS
Summary
Howitt Primary Community School is a larger than average primary school located in Heanor, Derbyshire, serving a diverse community. With a current enrolment of 421 pupils and a capacity of 427, the school caters to children from two years old through to eleven, including a purpose-built nursery that offers part-time sessions for up to 40 children. The school is structured into three areas: Nursery, Infants, and Juniors, ensuring a cohesive educational journey for its students.
The school’s ethos focuses on creating a secure and nurturing environment where children can develop as confident, independent learners. A dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants work collaboratively to provide high-quality learning experiences, tailored to meet the needs of each child. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and stimulating, with a strong emphasis on assessment and planning to enhance classroom practice.
Howitt Primary is committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging among its pupils. The school promotes values of achievement, care, and enjoyment in learning, encouraging students to become positive contributors to both the school and the wider community. The nurturing team also supports students' mental health and well-being, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
The school’s ethos focuses on creating a secure and nurturing environment where children can develop as confident, independent learners. A dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants work collaboratively to provide high-quality learning experiences, tailored to meet the needs of each child. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and stimulating, with a strong emphasis on assessment and planning to enhance classroom practice.
Howitt Primary is committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging among its pupils. The school promotes values of achievement, care, and enjoyment in learning, encouraging students to become positive contributors to both the school and the wider community. The nurturing team also supports students' mental health and well-being, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery (61.0)
- Coppice Primary School (58.8)
- Laceyfields Academy (58.0)
- Howitt Primary Community School (57.9)
- Marlpool Infant School (57.6)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 427
- Pupils
- 421
- Boys
- 228
- Girls
- 193
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- 2018-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 421 | 228 | 193 | 427 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 421 | 228 | 193 | 427 | 22.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 421 | 228 | 193 | 427 | 22.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 421 | 228 | 193 | 427 | 22.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 421 | 228 | 193 | 427 | 22.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 421 | 228 | 193 | 427 | 22.40 |
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