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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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