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
25/02/13 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...
24/12/19 00:00:0019 Dec 2024
One Big Family
Today, we had a visit from One Big Family, who came to collect the incredible donations from our school community. Your...
24/11/29 00:00:0029 Nov 2024
Movember 2024
As Movember comes to an end, our brilliant team has done an amazing job growing their moustaches to support Pancreatic C...
Big shoutout to our amazing Year 11s kicking off their exams in Art, 3D Design & Photography today! We're so proud of how hard you've worked – now it's your time to shine! Over the next couple of weeks, just do your best, stay creative, and keep believing in yourselves. You've totally got this! Good luck – we're all behind you!
Shoutout to MC in 8W3! Over the weekend, MC took part in the WiseJacks Blackball Open and smashed it! He made it all the way to the semi-finals, going up against some proper experienced pool players He won 23 out of 40 frames and bagged himself £100! We're super proud of how far he's come – amazing progress and a well-deserved win. Keep it up, MC!
We're feeling the love! Just before the Easter break, we received some truly heart-warming messages from parents and carers about our amazing staff and our school. We loved sharing these kind words – they made our day! Want to shout out a star member of staff? Our Trust's Staff Awards are now open for nominations from parents and carers! If you feel inclined, please do consider adding a vote for a member of staff- your support really does mean so much! Click the link and spread some joy: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hoyoDjmvJkWlgw-fOSJEvBMeWxcTyU9HlkQKoPnzOTxUQ0dVQzhFTUtPNzJZUlo1VExJWlBWQU81MC4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawJ0XPVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHgrhg4MIBeetkwEC9_M8QpFRduj6K_29OPMRqFdFe0f1uXVk2Jn2WXUa8LNs_aem_zEnghSi0uxTe-JTdkoKjzQ
Shoutout to the amazing 9H artists! Just before the Easter break, they smashed it with some absolutely stunning artwork Their creativity, effort and imagination were next level – seriously impressive stuff! From bold colours to brilliant ideas, every piece showed real talent and hard work. You should all be super proud of what you've created! Watch this space for more of their masterpieces coming soon...