Howard Community Academy

About Howard Community Academy

Howard Community Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 196 pupils on roll. It is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING. At the end of Key Stage 2, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

196 / 315 (62%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 July 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6SA

Phone

01284766278

Head Teacher

Alison Weir

Website

www.howardacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Howard Community Academy?

Howard Community Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Howard Community Academy have?

Howard Community Academy has 196 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Howard Community Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

36% of pupils at Howard Community Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Howard Community Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Howard Community Academy is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING.

Where is Howard Community Academy?

Howard Community Academy is located at Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6SA.