Howard House School
Netherton Colliery, Northumberland, North East · NE22 6BB
Tucked away in Netherton Colliery, Howard House School is a very small independent in rural Northumberland, with around 32 pupils on roll. As a mixed school offering boarding from age 11, it can provide the kind of close, individual attention that larger institutions rarely match. It holds no religious character and is inspected by the ISI. Headed by Mrs Charlotte, it is likely to appeal to families seeking a small, personalised setting rather than a conventional academic hothouse.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 32
- Location
- Netherton Colliery, Northumberland, North East
- Website
- www.howardhouseschool.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Charlotte
Latest results
Attainment 8
3.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
GCSEs are offered, and entry is available at 11. The published headline figures are well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 3.6 against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Parents will want to understand the context behind these numbers, including the school's very small cohort and the particular needs of the pupils it serves, when judging fit.
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Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
The last word
A tiny independent boarding school where small numbers mean individual attention; the headline results invite a frank conversation with the school about who it best supports.
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Howard House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Howard House School located?
Howard House School is located at Blue House Farm Road, Bedlington, Netherton Colliery, NE22 6BB.
What type of school is Howard House School?
Howard House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend Howard House School?
Howard House School has approximately 32 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.