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Howard Community Academy

Howard Community Academy, Bury St Edmunds
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Howard Community Academy

Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SA

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Bury St Edmunds where 36% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
196
Ages
3-11
FSM
41.3%
Capacity
315
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jan 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
71.0%
Writing
57.0%
Maths
50.0%
RWM Combined
36.0%

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About Howard Community Academy

Howard Community Academy is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 35 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 36% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 196 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SA | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Howard Community Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jul 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Howard Community Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Howard Community Academy

What is Howard Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Howard Community Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Howard Community Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 35 responses): 83% of parents would recommend Howard Community Academy.
What are Howard Community Academy's latest exam results?
Howard Community Academy: KS2 2024/25: 36% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Howard Community Academy located?
Howard Community Academy is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP32 6SA).
How many pupils attend Howard Community Academy?
Howard Community Academy has around 196 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Howard Community Academy with other schools?
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