Howard Primary School

Howard Primary School is a community primary school located in Croydon, Surrey, with a URN of 101725. The school serves a mixed-gender population of approximately 408 pupils aged between 4 and 11 years, with a capacity of 420. Being situated in an urban setting, Howard Primary School draws from a diverse community. The school has a rich history, established in 1898, with its original name being The Dering Place Board School. The school is named after Lord Howard of Effingham, an emblematic figure from the Elizabethan era, which is reflected in its school emblem featuring an Elizabethan Man of War. The school's ethos is centered around being prepared, as suggested by the Latin motto 'Paratus'.