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Schools · Howlands
Schools in central Howlands
5 schools in central Howlands, plus 5 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
In the area
5
Nearby (5 km)
5
Pupils in area
1,464
Phases
3
PrimaryOtherNurseryCentre of Howlands
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 410 | AL7 4RU |
| Holwell Primary School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 397 | AL7 3RP |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School | Community school | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Jun 2025 · Read report | 418 | AL7 3JP |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Marks Academy | Free schools special | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Strong standardPost-16 provision: Strong standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Strong standardAttendance and behaviour: Strong standardLeadership and governance: Strong standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Jun 2026 · Read report | 62 | AL7 4RZ |
Nursery
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Feb 2023 · Read report | 177 | AL7 3RP |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswick Academy Primary | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Graded inspection, Dec 2022 · Read report | 325 | 1.4 km |
| Watchlytes Primary School Primary | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Strong standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Dec 2025 · Read report | 158 | 1.6 km |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Primary | Voluntary aided school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Mar 2026 · Read report | 204 | 1.7 km |
| Peartree Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Apr 2025 · Read report | 184 | 1.8 km |
| Panshanger Primary School Primary | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 240 | 1.9 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).