Open State Primary Mixed

Howard Primary School

Dering Place, Croydon, CR0 1DT
408 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
30.60% FSM %
218 Boys
190 Girls
About Howard Primary School

Howard Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 408 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: J Handley.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Croydon or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon West
Ward Waddon
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079715
URN 101725
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Robinson Chair of Governors 25/06/2025 25/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Smith Chair of Governors 23/09/2021 22/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Luthuli Bobb Governor 20/03/2025 20/03/2029 Appointed by LA
Miss Tammy Butcher Governor 29/11/2023 29/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Charlene Charles Governor 18/09/2025 18/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jackie De Saulles Governor 01/01/2002 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Donna Fraser Governor 20/09/2023 20/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natasha Glover Governor 20/03/2024 20/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Jean Gooding Governor 21/03/2018 20/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Marlow Governor 20/03/2024 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jayshree Pillay Governor 30/11/2022 30/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Joy Prince Governor 18/09/2025 18/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Howard Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Croydon, Croydon.
Howard Primary School has 408 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Howard Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Howard Primary School is Miss J Handley.
Howard Primary School is at Dering Place, Croydon, CR0 1DT, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Howard Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Howard Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss J Handley
Dering Place, Croydon, CR0 1DT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 101725
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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