Howard Community Academy
Howard Community Academy is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–11, in Bury St Edmunds, IP32, in the Suffolk council area. It has 210 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (1 July 2025): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas — inspected 1 July 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 36 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 14 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 210 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 42.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 15.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 23.47% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.08% | 2024/25 |
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