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
25/08/21 14:31:0021 Aug 2025
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...
Hands-on Heart Day in Ms Samuels' A-Level Biology Class! Today our A-Level biologists got up close and personal with the human heart in a practical dissection session! Students explored the inner workings of this amazing organ, spotting all the key features: Chambers: Right & left atria and ventricles Valves: Tricuspid, bicuspid/mitral, pulmonary & aortic Major vessels: Aorta, pulmonary artery & veins, vena cava They even got to see the thick walls of the left ventricle in action and trace the journey of blood through the heart – from the body, to the lungs, and back again. A huge well done to our budding biologists for their curiosity and care – anatomy has never looked so exciting!
Term 1 Reward Stamp Round-Up! Wow! Our students have been absolutely smashing it this term Nearly 75,000 reward stamps have been given out in lessons for getting involved, answering questions, and showing amazing engagement A massive shoutout to 170 students who've earned over 120 stamps each – you've all earned a positive email home Keep up the fantastic work, everyone! Remember, every effort counts – keep collecting those stamps and let's make Term 2 even bigger and better!
A huge well done to Year 12 for taking part in today's House Event – Name That Tune! Students from Attenborough, Hawking, Pankhurst, Tull & Turing brought amazing energy, teamwork and friendly competition to the game-show style assembly It was fantastic to see everyone getting involved and showing such a strong sense of enrichment and belonging across our Sixth Form community. What a brilliant way to round off the first term!
Bonjour from Paris! Our group has arrived safely in the City of Light and we couldn't be more excited! We kicked off our adventure with a breathtaking Seine River cruise, taking in some of Paris's most iconic landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame all from a totally new perspective. What an unforgettable start to our trip! After a little rest , everyone's feeling refreshed and ready for more exploring. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our Parisian journey!
Where you can find us
Sixth Form Open Evening 2025
Thursday 6th November 2025
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE NOW ADDED MORE SLOTS TO BOTH THE 5PM AND 6PM TALKS!
Are you considering joining The Howard Sixth Form in September 2026? Join us at our Open Evening for a chance to take a look around our school from 5pm to 7.30pm.
What to Expect:
A presentation from Mr Johal, Principal, key sixth form staff and current sixth form students. You will have an opportunity to tour the school, visiting subject areas of interest for further informal discussions with specialist staff in departments. You will receive a hard copy of the prospectus on the evening and this will be available on our website www.thehowardschool.co.uk in due course.