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Howitt Primary Community School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Howitt Primary Community School is a academy converter primary school in Heanor, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 360 pupils, and a capacity of 427 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2–11

Age range

360

Pupils

427

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Howitt Primary Community School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Howitt Primary Community School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. 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 Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →

Howitt Primary Community School — School Information

Full address
Holmes Street, Heanor, DE75 7FS
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
48.3% of pupils
DfE URN
146454

Other Primary Schools in Heanor

If Howitt Primary Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Heanor are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Howitt Primary Community School

Is Howitt Primary Community School oversubscribed?

Howitt Primary Community School has a capacity of 427 places and currently has 360 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.

What is the admissions policy for Howitt Primary Community School?

Admission to Howitt Primary Community School is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Howitt Primary Community School cover?

Howitt Primary Community School is a primary school in Heanor, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Howitt Primary Community School?

Howitt Primary Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.