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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One Big Family
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Movember 2024
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Today our students stepped into history like never before at Le Puy du Fou in France! From stuntman sword fights with Les Mousquetaires, breathtaking horse shows, and a full-on gladiator battle in a Roman arena, to a mind-blowing mime performance and L'Étoile – voted the best Broadway-style show of 2024 – this was no ordinary field trip. With jaw-dropping special effects and next-level stage design, students are seeing engineering, history, and art come together in a way textbooks can't even touch. Who knew history class could come with fireballs, flying chariots, and real horses?
Huge congrats to all our amazing winners from last night's Prize Giving! We kicked things off with Year 7 and Year 9 – what a brilliant evening celebrating your hard work and achievements! We're buzzing to carry on the celebrations with Year 10 tonight, and can't wait to see our Year 8 stars on Thursday!
A huge shoutout to the Year 6s who joined us on Friday for a sneak peek of life at The Howard School! From learning to tie ties , playing word games , getting stuck into ice breakers , and exploring the school on a site tour it was such a fun day! You all did brilliantly and we can't wait to see even more of you on Induction Day this Thursday!
What a brilliant day! On Friday, our Photography Ambassadors had an amazing time at a cyanotype workshop with Emily Rose Parris from The Darkroom at Beach Creative! Big thanks to Emily for sharing her skills and creativity – we're so lucky to have your support at The Howard School! The students got stuck in, had loads of fun, and created some seriously stunning prints using this cool historical photo process. Swipe to see some of the incredible work!
Where you can find us
Year 6 Transition Day – Thursday 3rd July, 9:15am – 2:15pm & Parents ONLY Induction Evening – Thursday 10th July 2025
Year 6 Transition Day – Thursday 3rd July, 9:15am – 2:15pm
We are really looking forward to welcoming all of our new Year 7 students for their Transition Day on Thursday 3rd July.
Arrival:
Students should arrive at the Main Derwent Way gate by 9:15am, where they will be greeted by staff.
What to bring:
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Primary school uniform
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A full pencil case
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A packed lunch
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A refillable water bottle
Collection:
Parents/carers can collect their child from the Main Derwent Way entrance at 2:15pm.
Important note:
Derwent Way can become very congested at drop-off and collection times. We kindly ask parents/carers to park considerately and not attempt to drive onto the school site.
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Parents ONLY Induction Evening – Thursday 10th July 2025
We are pleased to invite parents/carers only to The Howard School for our Year 6 Induction Evening. This is a valuable opportunity to meet the Pastoral Teams and learn more about the support available as your child transitions into Year 7.
Our SENCO will also be available throughout the evening to answer any specific queries.
To help manage numbers, we have allocated set times based on your child’s surname:
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6:00pm – Surnames A to I
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6:30pm – Surnames J to Z
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing how we will support your child’s journey into secondary school.
On arrival at the school, you will be guided by student ambassadors to the parking area and then directed to the main hall for your welcome speeches.