Howbridge Church of England Junior School
URN: 140666 • Witham CM8 1BZ
Overview
- Name
- Howbridge Church of England Junior School
- URN
- 140666
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca More (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01376501648
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Howbridge Road, Witham CM8 1BZ
Summary
Howbridge Church of England Junior School, located in Witham, Essex, is a mixed primary academy that serves 357 pupils, with a capacity of 384. As part of the Vine Schools Trust, the school is committed to providing an inclusive education rooted in Christian values. The ethos of the school emphasizes respect for all beliefs while promoting core values such as thankfulness, compassion, and forgiveness.
The school aims to foster a supportive and challenging learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. Alongside a strong academic curriculum, Howbridge places significant importance on the holistic development of students, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and community service projects.
Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Howbridge strives to create a culture of aspiration and self-belief within its community of children, parents, staff, and governors. The school welcomes parental involvement and seeks to build strong partnerships to support the educational journey of each child.
The school aims to foster a supportive and challenging learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. Alongside a strong academic curriculum, Howbridge places significant importance on the holistic development of students, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and community service projects.
Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Howbridge strives to create a culture of aspiration and self-belief within its community of children, parents, staff, and governors. The school welcomes parental involvement and seeks to build strong partnerships to support the educational journey of each child.
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 384
- Pupils
- 357
- Boys
- 199
- Girls
- 158
- FSM %
- 23.20
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 357 | 199 | 158 | 384 | 23.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 361 | 193 | 168 | 384 | 24.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 336 | 180 | 156 | 384 | 22.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 336 | 180 | 156 | 384 | 22.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 352 | 184 | 168 | 384 | 21.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 352 | 186 | 166 | 384 | 17.30 |
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