Howe Park School, based in Milton Keynes, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Howe Park School currently has around 145 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.4% boys and 56.6% girls. Around 20.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40%. other white pupils make up about 20%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bowland Drive, Milton Keynes, MK4 2SH |
| Website: | www.howeparkschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01908526294 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Linzi Goodman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 132786 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 145 |
| Number of Boys: | 63 |
| Number of Girls: | 82 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.00% | 58 |
| Other White | 20.00% | 29 |
| Indian | 7.60% | 11 |
| African | 6.20% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 6.20% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 3.40% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 3.40% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Park School Bowland Drive , Emerson Valley MK4 2SH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerson Valley School Hodder Lane , Emerson Valley MK4 2JR | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ | - not rated | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merebrook Infant School Dulverton Drive , Furzton MK4 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Campbell Middle School Buckingham Road , Bletchley MK3 5EN | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Brook End School Walbank Grove , Shenley Brook End MK5 7ZT | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey Academy Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Grey School Rickley Lane , Bletchley MK3 6EW | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh School Burchard Crescent , Shenley Church End MK5 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane , MK3 7EG | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone House School House , Tattenhoe Lane MK3 7EG | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Keynes Primary Pupil Referral Unit Manor Road , Coffee Hall MK2 2HP | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Romans Field School Shenley Road , Bletchley MK3 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.