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...
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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...
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Science Fayre
A huge shoutout to our incredible students for their outstanding work at today’s Science Fayre! The creativity...
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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...
The Howard School Open Events 2025 We're excited to welcome parents, carers, and students to discover life at The Howard School, Rainham! Proud to be ranked in the top 3 non-selective boys' schools in Medway & Kent (DfE Validated 2024). Tour our fantastic facilities Meet our inspiring staff Hear how we support every student to thrive Plus, join one of our Principal's talks – but hurry... spaces are now limited! Thursday 2nd October, 2025 4.30pm till 7pm Saturday 4th October, 2025 10am till 12pm Location: Derwent Way, Gillingham ME8 0BX Book your place here: https://bit.ly/thehoward2025openday We can't wait to welcome you. #SchoolOpenEvent #FutureStartsHere #TrustTHAT #TheHowardSchool #OpenEvents #SecondarySchool #KentSchools #MedwaySchools #EducationExcellence
A massive thank you to our amazing Howard students! During 2024–25, together we raised and donated ££££s to support some incredible causes – both local and national Mind (mental health support) RSPCA (animal welfare) Gillingham Street Angels (local community) Cancer Research UK (life-saving research) Oliver Fisher Trust (premature baby care) Your kindness has made a real difference in our community and beyond We're so proud of the Howard spirit – and we can't wait to continue this important work throughout this year
We are only a couple of weeks into the new term, and already our Year 9 and Year 10 Fine Art students are producing work of an exceptionally high standard. The creativity, technical skill, and imagination on display are truly outstanding. This early in the year, such achievement speaks volumes about their dedication and passion for the subject. We could not be prouder of the way our students are pushing boundaries and showing what they are capable of. If this is what they are creating now, the future of Fine Art at our school is looking incredibly bright.
WOW! A massive shoutout to everyone who smashed The Lion King Jr auditions tonight – you were unreal! The talent, the energy, the vibes... it's already sounding like something truly special. Missed auditions? Don't panic – there's still time to join the pride! Whether you're all about stage crew, set design, costumes, lighting or sound, we've got a place for you. Just swing by and chat to anyone in the Performing Arts department – we'd love to have you on the journey. Let's make this show ROAR!
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.