Howitt Primary Community School

URN: 146454 • Heanor DE75 7FS

Overview

Name
Howitt Primary Community School
URN
146454
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lynn Pilling (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01773713217
Website
Visit
Address
Holmes Street, Heanor DE75 7FS

Summary

Howitt Primary Community School is a mixed academy converter located in Heanor, Derbyshire, serving approximately 360 pupils aged two to eleven. The school features a purpose-built nursery that accommodates part-time sessions for up to 40 children, ensuring continuity of education from early years through to primary. With a capacity of 427, Howitt Primary offers a supportive learning environment across its nursery, infant, and junior sections.

The school is committed to fostering a positive and secure atmosphere where children can thrive as confident, independent learners. With a dedicated team of teachers and teaching assistants, Howitt Primary employs a range of teaching styles and assessment methods to engage students in stimulating learning experiences. The school also prioritises mental health and wellbeing through its nurture team, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported.

Central to Howitt Primary's ethos are its core values: Achieve, Care, and Enjoy. The school aims to prepare pupils not only for academic success but also to become positive members of their community. Parents can find more information on the school's website at www.howittprimary.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
427
Pupils
360
Boys
174
Girls
186
FSM %
48.30
Open date
2019-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 360 174 186 427 48.30
2024-09-11 338 166 172 427 47.80
2023-09-11 360 191 169 427 44.30
2022-09-11 360 191 169 427 44.30
2021-09-11 380 198 182 427 38.20
2020-09-11 386 207 179 427 34.60

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