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Howden School
Ages 11–16678 pupilsDoes not apply
Howden School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Goole, within the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority. The school has around 678 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 and 36% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Goole can view Howden School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 846.2
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake20.3%
Free school meals20.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.3%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.0%
Attendance92.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Goole
All schools in Goole →Howden Junior SchoolGood · 0.1 miHowden Church of England Infant SchoolGood · 0.1 miHook Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.1 miKingsway Primary SchoolGood · 2.8 miRiverside Special SchoolGood · 2.9 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School GooleGood · 2.8 mi
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