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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GCSE Results 2024
Year 11 Students collected their results this morning amidst an atmosphere of excitement and celebration.The Howard...
24/08/15 00:00:0015 Aug 2024
A-Level Results 2024
The Howard School Year 13 cohort collected their results this morning amidst an atmosphere of excitement and celebration...
24/03/22 00:00:0022 Mar 2024
Keen Photographers
A group of our Year 12 Photography and Graphics students recently participated in two events at The Chatham Dockyard. Th...
24/03/18 00:00:0018 Mar 2024
K'Nex Competition
Last week, our Year 7 and 8 took part in MEBP’s K’Nex competition - a testament to our school’s commit...
It was our Spanish students' final day in Tenerife yesterday and what a final day they had: exploring the island's dramatic coastline learning about the island's volcanic properties and of course, having a final swim in the sun! We're looking forward to what's in store for our MFL students with their upcoming residential trips practising their language skills, exploring modern foreign culture in the 21st century and learning about countries' and regions' past!
After a few days of hard work putting their Spanish skills to the testchatting with locals, bartering at markets, and challenging each otherour students got the ultimate reward: a day of fun at @siampark! #SchoolTrip #Tenerife #SiamPark #LanguagesInAction
Post 2 of 2 – More Tenerife Magic! Our Spanish students had an unforgettable time on their pirate-themed boat trip in sunny Tenerife! From dolphin spotting to the ultimate thrill of swinging from the ship's ropes straight into the crystal-clear waters below , it was a day filled with adventure! After all the excitement, they enjoyed a delicious traditional chicken paella, taking in the stunning ocean views. An incredible experience they'll never forget! #TenerifeAdventures #DolphinSpotting #PirateShipFun #RopeSwinging #PaellaWithAView
Day 2 in Sunny Tenerife! What an unforgettable adventure our Spanish students had yesterday! They set sail on a fantastic pirate-themed boat trip around the stunning Canary Islands, spotting majestic dolphins swimming up close! The excitement didn't stop therethey were treated to a delicious serving of traditional chicken paella while soaking up the sunshine and breathtaking ocean views! Stay tuned for more from their incredible trip! #TenerifeAdventures #DolphinSpotting #PaellaWithAView