Howard Community Academy

URN: 146280 • Bury St Edmunds IP32 6SA

Overview

Name
Howard Community Academy
URN
146280
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ANGLIAN LEARNING
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
44.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alison Weir (since 2025)
Telephone
01284766278
Website
Visit
Address
Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds IP32 6SA

Summary

Howard Community Academy, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a mixed primary academy that is part of the Anglian Learning Multi Academy Trust. With a current enrolment of 196 pupils and a capacity of 315, the school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. Approximately 41.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse community it serves.

The academy places a strong emphasis on literacy and oracy, aiming to engage students positively with their learning. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all children, ensuring that they develop essential skills in reading and comprehension. Howard Community Academy also offers various extracurricular activities and support for special educational needs, promoting holistic development.

Parents can find essential information regarding admissions, term dates, and school policies on the academy's website. The school is dedicated to building strong relationships with families and the wider community, fostering a collaborative approach to education. Recent accolades, including an outstanding rating in a key area from Ofsted, highlight the school's commitment to excellence.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ANGLIAN LEARNING
Capacity
315
Pupils
196
Boys
94
Girls
102
FSM %
41.30
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 196 94 102 315 41.30
2024-09-11 190 97 93 315 35.40
2023-09-11 163 81 82 315 30.70
2022-09-11 163 81 82 315 30.70
2021-09-11 150 73 77 315 34.50
2020-09-11 164 79 85 315 26.50

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