Howard House School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 10-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Blue House Farm Road Bedlington Netherton Colliery Northumberland NE22 6BB |
| Phone | 01670293160 |
| Reference Number | 132855 |
Howard House School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas evaluated during this inspection. The school's commitment to providing an inclusive education is evident, as it supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) effectively. The staff's understanding of students' social and emotional needs fosters a positive learning environment where pupils feel supported and valued, contributing to good behavior and positive attitudes towards their studies. Additionally, the school prepares students for future educational and career opportunities, helping them to build confidence and resilience. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the curriculum design. While the school has ambitious plans tailored to the diverse starting points of its pupils, certain subjects lack a clear structure regarding essential knowledge and its progression. Ensuring a cohesive curriculum that effectively builds subject depth over time is a priority moving forward. This is the school's first inspection under the new leadership established in November 2023, following previous inspections focusing on material changes to its capacity.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 78.13%
Girls: 21.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Oct 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 04 May 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils show positive attitudes to their learning.
- The school has developed an ambitious curriculum that meets students' needs.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- High expectations of pupils' behavior and attendance.
- Strong commitment to personal development and preparing pupils for adulthood.
- Staff enjoy working at the school and have access to professional development opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum in some subjects needs clearer knowledge progression.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 14 | 2 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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