Howe Park School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bowland Drive Emerson Valley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK4 2SH |
| Reference Number | 132786 |
Howe Park School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas following its first routine inspection in over a decade. The school has successfully created a welcoming and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to aim high and demonstrate the school's core values. Though the school has made notable advancements, the inspection highlighted areas for growth, particularly in ensuring that all subjects have clearly identified knowledge outcomes and in addressing occasional disengagement among some pupils during lessons.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 145 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.45%
Girls: 56.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| 2 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40% |
| White, Other | 20% |
| Indian | 7.6% |
| African | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display high respect for each other and staff.
- Staff possess secure subject knowledge and are motivated to teach.
- The school emphasizes physical and mental health for pupils.
- Pupils enjoy a varied curriculum that includes enriching extra-curricular clubs.
- Strong support systems for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum knowledge requirements are not always clearly defined in some subjects.
- Inconsistent checks on pupils’ understanding and misconceptions.
- A few pupils occasionally become distracted and do not fully engage in learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Emerson Valley School
Hodder Lane, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 2JR |
0.34 miles |
|
Merebrook Infant School
Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 1EZ |
0.53 miles |
|
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Tattenhoe Lane, Milton Keynes, MK3 7EG |
0.6 miles |
|
Giles Brook Primary School
HOLBORN CRESCENT, TATTENHOE, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK4 3GB |
0.82 miles |
|
Caroline Haslett Primary School
Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7DF |
0.88 miles |
|
Long Meadow School
Garthwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7XX |
0.89 miles |
|
Barleyhurst Park Primary
Forfar Drive, Bletchley, Barleyhurst Park Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7NA |
0.96 miles |
|
Chestnuts Primary School
Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5EN |
1.06 miles |
|
Oxley Park Academy
Redgrave Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 4TA |
1.12 miles |
|
Priory Rise School
160 Bronte Avenue, Tattenhoe Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 3GE |
1.14 miles |
|
Rickley Park Primary School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
1.17 miles |
|
Cold Harbour Church of England School
Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7PD |
1.2 miles |
|
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5DT |
1.23 miles |
|
Glastonbury Thorn School
Pigott Drive, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6BX |
1.39 miles |
|
Abbeys Primary School
Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6PS |
1.4 miles |
|
Holne Chase Primary School
Buckingham Road, Holne Chase Primary School, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5HP |
1.5 miles |
|
Loughton School
Bradwell Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8DN |
1.84 miles |
|
Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School
Singleton Drive, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PZ |
1.84 miles |
|
New Chapter Primary School
Chapter, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EA |
1.88 miles |
|
Whaddon CofE School
Stock Lane, Whaddon, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0LS |
2.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT |
0.61 miles |
|
Romans Field School
Shenley Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7AW |
0.81 miles |
|
Cambian Bletchley Park School
Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7EB |
1.05 miles |
|
White Spire School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
1.18 miles |
|
Lord Grey Academy
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
1.19 miles |
|
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX |
1.67 miles |
|
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AJ |
1.69 miles |
|
The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PT |
1.85 miles |
|
The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU |
1.89 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN |
1.97 miles |
|
Milton Keynes College
Chaffron Way Centre, Woughton Campus West, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP |
2.12 miles |
|
The Milton Keynes Academy
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA |
2.16 miles |
|
KWS Milton Keynes
R2D, 1-9 Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU |
2.31 miles |
|
Baytul Ilm Secondary School
12a Clarke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1LG |
2.35 miles |
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The Redway School
Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HG |
2.46 miles |
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Lift Sir Herbert Leon
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ |
2.65 miles |
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Watling Academy
Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP |
2.9 miles |
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Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ |
3.74 miles |
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Willow Park School
8 Danbury Court, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6LJ |
3.75 miles |
|
Oakgrove School
VENTURER GATE, MIDDLETON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 9JQ |
3.9 miles |