Howes Community Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in Coventry. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Howes Community Primary School.

Coventry, CV35EH Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
10 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Palermo Avenue
Cheylesmore
Coventry, CV35EH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134426
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Palermo Avenue, Cheylesmore, Coventry, CV3 5EH
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
180 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
177
Free School Meals
30.6% (54 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 100.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
177 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every child shines at Howes!"

Friendship Respect Integrity Equality Nurture Determination

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Zoe Cook welcomes visitors and describes Howes as a friendly, welcoming, community-focused school with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, inclusion (HRB and BSL), and opportunities for every child to shine; mentions collaboration with NHS Mental Health Nurse and the school dog Roux as part of student support.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Robotics Girls Football Boys Football Lego Club British Sign Language (BSL) Sky Blues in the Community Football (Y2-4) Diamond Art Club Bilinguasing (Modern Foreign Languages – Y1-2) Knit and Natter (Invitation Only – KS2) Boosters (Y6) Homework Club Speedstack club Book club Mini-teachers Reading Buddies Football Training (Lunch time)

Sports

Football

Facilities

Outdoor learning area Forest School Woodland library OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning Hearing Resource Base (HRB) British Sign Language (BSL) tuition Roux the school dog mentor

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics using The Phonics Shed Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum National Curriculum references Outdoor learning and OPAL Hearing Resource Base (HRB) and Sign Language (BSL) support Forest School Roux (dog mentor) and inclusive education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 7:45-8:45; After School provision runs 3:25-5:45pm. Costs: 3:25-4:30 priced at £3.00; 3:25-5:45 priced at £6.00. Bookings via MCAS. Some clubs are free of charge; other clubs charged at £3.50. Lunchtime clubs listed separately.

SEND Provision

Howes is an inclusive school with a dedicated SENCO (Mrs Walters). The SEND provision is described as holistic with a wide range of specialist support, regular feedback, and collaboration with parents. Access arrangements include wheelchair access and a Local Offer link to Coventry SEND information; there are policies such as the SEND policy (November 2025) and SEND Information Report (November 2025).

Admissions Criteria

Nursery places available (flexibility to support families; up to 30 in Oak Class Nursery/Reception in planned structure; Reception up to 30; Year 1 up to 30; Year 2 up to 30; Year 3 up to 30; Year 6 up to 30; Hearing Resource Base included). Full admission procedures are detailed on Coventry City Council’s website.

Financial Information

Nursery entitlement: 15 hours per week free; 30 hours extended entitlement funding may apply beyond 15 hours (£5.50 per hour unless eligible for 30 hours). End-of-day care charge if full-day Nursery: £11.25 per week or £2.25 per day.

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