A requires improvement community school school in Coventry. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Howes Community Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+4.0 per year)
Up 4.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Every child shines at Howes!"
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.
Clubs
Sports
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.
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).
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.
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.