Howe Dell Primary School

About Howe Dell Primary School

We are a bustling, productive two-form entry primary school that places children at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is 'Reach for the stars', which means that every child and adult who is part of our 'Howe Dell' family will strive to be the 'best they can be'.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss Tracy Prickett

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 219 responses • 49.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.1% positive 0.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.7% positive 1.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.6% positive 4.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

88.1% positive 6.4% negative

My child does well at this school

97.3% positive 2.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 219 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

20.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

53.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Lee B Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

Overall, we are happy with Howe Dell but there have been a few issues with communication and consistency. However, the teachers are great and the school's approach to learning is engaging and fun for our child.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel M Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding School Experience"

My child has grown so much at Howe Dell. The teachers are kind and supportive and the facilities are fantastic. I especially love the focus on independence and curiosity for learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily F Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic School, Excellent Values"

We have just moved away but still talk about how wonderful Howe Dell was for our child. The school's values of 'Reach for the stars' really resonated with us and we saw those values in action every day.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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