Howbridge Infant School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Dengie Close Witham Essex CM8 1DJ |
| Reference Number | 114951 |
Howbridge Infant School is performing well overall, with a consistent rating of 'Good' across all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school is described as a happy, inclusive place where pupils feel safe and supported by caring adults. There is a strong emphasis on reading, with pupils engaging enthusiastically in their learning and demonstrating a deep appreciation for literature from a young age. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the inspectors noted the proactive measures taken by the leaders to support student learning during challenging times.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 267 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.45%
Girls: 56.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 46 | 88 |
| 2 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported in a caring environment.
- A wide range of engaging lunchtime clubs available for pupils.
- Strong focus on reading and high-quality literature.
- Well-trained staff effectively teach phonics and support reading.
- Pupils demonstrate kindness, curiosity, and respect.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, curriculum content is unclear, impacting pupils' knowledge retention.
- Some subject leaders do not effectively monitor curriculum impact.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 49 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
Howbridge Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BZ |
0.03 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Maltings Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1DX |
0.1 miles |
|
Chipping Hill Primary School
Owers Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1FR |
0.44 miles |
|
Witham Oaks Academy
Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA |
1.07 miles |
|
Acorn Academy
Spa Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA |
1.07 miles |
|
Templars Academy
Cressing Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NJ |
1.52 miles |
|
Elm Hall Primary School
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD |
1.83 miles |
|
Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School
Church Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2RP |
1.93 miles |
|
Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School
Church Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2JX |
1.93 miles |
|
Great Totham Primary School
Walden House Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8PN |
2.36 miles |
|
Rivenhall Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex, CM8 3PQ |
2.61 miles |
|
Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
New Road, Terling, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 2PN |
3.04 miles |
|
White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Vicarage Avenue, White Notley, Witham, Essex, CM8 1RZ |
3.45 miles |
|
Silver End Academy
School Road, Silver End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3RZ |
3.63 miles |
|
Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy
The Street, Woodham Walter, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6RF |
4.1 miles |
|
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Docwra Road, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9DS |
4.28 miles |
|
Heybridge Primary School
Rowan Drive, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4TU |
4.28 miles |
|
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
London Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6HN |
4.34 miles |
|
Maldon Court Preparatory School
Silver Street, Maldon, CM9 4QE |
4.44 miles |
|
All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Highlands Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6HY |
4.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Lift Maltings
Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP |
0.36 miles |
|
Woodend Farm School
Woodend Farm, Hatfield Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EH |
1.05 miles |
|
Lift New Rickstones
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD |
1.84 miles |
|
Southview School
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TA |
1.86 miles |
|
Chatten Free School
Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, Essex, CM8 3HH |
2.15 miles |
|
Plume School
Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB |
4.66 miles |