Welcome to The Howard School
Thank you for your interest in The Howard School at what I think is a very exciting time to be part of the school’s community. As part of The Howard Academy Trust, we are committed to a shared moral purpose; to make a positive difference to the lives of the young people in our community.
High Standards lead to High Achievement
The Howard School is a highly inclusive school community where every individual matters. High levels of discipline ensure everyone is expected to work hard and make a positive contribution to the learning environment. The school has been recognised as a Rights Respecting School at Gold Level by UNICEF, the only secondary school in Kent or Medway to receive such an award.
A "Good" School
"Pupils enjoy school and feel valued. The school is inclusive with a real sense of community. Relationships between pupils, and between pupils and staff, are a real strength."
- Ofsted, November 2021
Our Curriculum
We endeavour to enhance the life chances of our young people by maximising their educational achievement. Our local and national reputation is one that continues to grow. The curriculum that we offer ensures all our students receive a solid academic education alongside a wide range of opportunities for personal development.
Ethos & Values
At The Howard School we aspire for all our students to gain the academic results and personal skills to make a positive contribution to society, both now and in the future.
House Points
Latest News
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Record Breaking GCSE Results!
This year, our incredible Year 11s have achieved the best GCSE results The Howard School has ever seen! Their resilience...
25/08/14 13:20:3814 Aug 2025
A-LEVEL SUCCESS AT THE HOWARD SCHOOL
The Howard School is proud to announce the excellent academic and applied general results achieved by its Year 13 studen...
25/02/13 00:00:0013 Feb 2025
Science Fayre
A huge shoutout to our incredible students for their outstanding work at today’s Science Fayre! The creativity...
25/01/24 00:00:0024 Jan 2025
Mr Cooper Runs 43 Miles!
This morning, Mr. Cooper was greeted at the main gate by staff and students after starting his incredible 43-mile run at...
Join the Band Club! Led by Mr. Coveney Room M2.1 Every Thursday after school All musicians welcome – from beginners to pros! Bring your instrument, your voice, or just your enthusiasm. Come make music, meet others, and have fun!
BIG NEWS! We're buzzing to announce that this year's school production is... The Lion King Jr! No experience needed – everyone's welcome to get involved! Auditions Tuesday 16th September 3:00 – 4:30pm C1 (Drama Studio) Keep an eye on Google Classroom for all the details. Not into being on stage? No worries – you can still be part of the magic! Join our stage crew, set design, costumes, lighting or sound teams. Just chat to someone in the Drama Department and we'll get you involved. Let's make this year's show unforgettable!
Become a Photography Ambassador! Are you creative? Do you love taking photos? This is your chance to shine! Why join? Develop your photography skills Be part of a creative team Gain real experience behind the camera What you'll do: Capture school events & after-school activities Help in photography lessons Support the Photography Club Deadline: 29th September See Miss Bassant in H1.6 for a letter Don't miss out – grab your camera and get involved!
Welcome back, everyone! It's so good to see our whole school community back together and ready to smash the 2025/26 year We can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll do this year – in and out of the classroom! Make sure you're following us here to keep up with all the highlights, wins, and fun along the way Here's to a brilliant year ahead!
Where you can find us
Open Events
2nd & 4th October
Are you considering sending your child to The Howard School in September 2026? Join us at our Open Events for a chance to take a look around our school!
Open Evening
Date: Thursday 2nd October
Time: 4:30pm - 7pm. Bookable Principal Talks at 4:45pm and 5:30pm
Open Morning
Date: Saturday 4th October
Time: 10am - 12pm. Bookable Principal Talks at 10am and 10:45am
What to Expect:
Tour our school grounds, and get a taste of the fantastic facilities we have on site
Speak to our staff and students to hear about life at The Howard School
Visit our classrooms to learn more about our exciting curriculum
Hear from Mr Johal, our Principal, at a number of bookable talks
Principal Talks:
We recommend that all attendees attend one of our Principal Talks, for a chance to hear from our Principal and students about life at The Howard School, and pre-booking for this portion of the event is recommended, due to limited space. Booking to attend our Open Events is not compulsory, and you are welcome to attend on the day and tour the school without pre-booking.