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...
What a spectacular Day 2 in the City of Light! We kicked off with an incredible private tour, diving deep into the history of the largest Rugby and Football World Cups that have graced Paris. Talk about sporting history! Next, we wandered through the charming, winding streets of Montmartre, soaking up the artistic vibe and taking in the breathtaking beauty of the Sacré-Cœur. The highlight? Conquering the Arc de Triomphe! After a challenging 242 steps, the panoramic view of Paris was an absolutely stunning reward. We finished the day with a legendary stroll down the Champs-Élysées. The boys were completely staggered by the sheer luxury of shops like Cartier and Louis Vuitton! The cherry on top: they were invited to climb into a real Ferrari! They didn't get to drive it, but the memory is priceless! Ready for more adventures tomorrow! What an unforgettable trip so far!
Sixth Form Football is Back! After a few years at PSA, Sixth Form football has returned to the PE Department for 2025 – and what a start it's been! Our Year 12 & 13 lads are a mix of Howard School old boys and students from other schools, and they've hit the ground running. The season kicked off with a trial game to see who wanted to play where and figure out the best system... and they haven't disappointed! Every match has seen high energy, top work rate, and some cracking goals (plus a few "close but not quite" moments... we're looking at you, RL ). A tough trip to Dover for the Kent Cup showed just how much heart this team has. They went into halftime 2-2 and gave it everything, but Dover managed to score a couple more. Even in defeat, the lads showed incredible determination. Special shoutout to BB, LH, JB, LL & AT for their standout performances so far! Keep an eye on this team – 2025 is looking exciting!
What a start for our Year 7s at The Howard School! This amazing group of lads have hit the ground running – playing in the right areas, working hard for each other, and showing some real team spirit. Their results so far? Simply ! They've scored tons of goals, shared them across the team, and shown they're just as strong defensively. Highlights this term include: Beating a strong Rainham Mark side in their first ever meeting Scoring loads of goals across 4 fixtures Keeping a solid defence Special shout-outs to: FC – that sensational winning strike against RM! MP – some incredible saves in goal FP – tireless running up and down the pitch and strong defending JS – brilliant midfield work breaking up attacks and starting our own All the boys have been incredible – keep it up, Year 7s!
Shout out to the Howard School Ski Team! Within our KS3 cohort, we've got some super keen skiers, and these three make an epic team! Huge shout out to JB, DC and ZT, all Year 7, who are proudly representing The Howard School. These boys don't just ski at school – they compete in events outside too! Back in September, they took part in the English Schools Skiing Competition at Chatham Ski Slope and absolutely smashed it! Their skills on the dry slope were amazing, and they've qualified for the Schools Finals in Norwich later this year! We're so proud of all our students for chasing their passions, whether it's skiing or any other sport. Well done, boys – good luck in the Finals! We can't wait to hear how you get on!
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.