Howard Community Academy Catchment Area
Howard Community Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
196
Pupils
315
Capacity
62%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Howard Community Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Howard Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Howard Community Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6SA
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146280
Other Primary Schools in Bury St Edmunds
If Howard Community Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bury St Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.
Elmswell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP30 9UE
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP33 1RE
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · IP33 3JX
Sebert Wood Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · IP32 7EG
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · IP31 1DD
Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · IP29 5AU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Howard Community Academy
Is Howard Community Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Howard Community Academy has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 196 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.
What is the admissions policy for Howard Community Academy? ▾
Admission to Howard Community Academy is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Howard Community Academy cover? ▾
Howard Community Academy is a primary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Howard Community Academy? ▾
Howard Community Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.