Norfolk
Howard Junior School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
43% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- 43%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 7%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Watch-outs
- This school has been placed in a category of concern by Ofsted (SWK). Check the latest inspection report.
What to do next
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Starting school in September 2027
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 43.0% | 7.0% | 48.0% | 64.0% | 50.0% | 99.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in Norfolk for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 150451 |
| Local authority | Norfolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Ben Paull |
| Trust | EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | PE30 4QJ |
| Pupils | 172 |
| FSM eligible | 43.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Parkway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QJ
| DfE number | 2255 |
| UKPRN | 10094333 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2023 |
| GIAS updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 27 Apr 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Not effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | SWK |
| Inspection date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2023 |