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
26/04/08 00:00:008 Apr 2026
The Howard School Welcomes Minister Sarah Jones to Discuss Knife Crime Prevention
The Howard School was proud to welcome Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire Sarah Jones MP and local...
25/12/19 00:00:0019 Dec 2025
Charity Drive
A MASSIVE festive THANK YOU to our incredible parents and carers! We have been absolutely blown away by the generos...
25/11/14 00:00:0014 Nov 2025
Real World Maths in Action
Today our Year 9 students took part in a special workshop exploring maths in everyday life, with a particular focus on t...
25/11/06 00:00:006 Nov 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Standing room only at our Sixth Form Open Evening!A huge thank you to everyone who came along tonight to explore our...
Year 7 Parents' Evening – Thursday 7th May! We can't wait to welcome all our Year 7 students and families into school! This is your FIRST Parents' Evening a really important chance to: Meet your teachers Hear how things are going so far Talk about next steps Work together to support success Year 7 has been an amazing start already and this is a great opportunity to keep that momentum going! Appointments are LIVE NOW on SchoolCloud! Make sure you book early to get your preferred times We're really proud of how well Year 7 have settled in let's keep building together! See you there!
Year 9 Parents' Evening – This Thursday! We're really looking forward to welcoming all of our Year 9 students and their families to The Howard School this Thursday evening! This is such an important moment in the year a great opportunity to: Meet your child's teachers Discuss progress and achievements Talk through next steps and how to keep improving Strengthen that all-important home–school partnership Year 9 is a key stage as students continue to build towards their future pathways and evenings like this play a huge role in supporting their success. We're proud of the effort and commitment our students are showing every day and can't wait to share this with you in person! We look forward to seeing you there The Howard School Let's keep working together to ensure our students continue to thrive High Standards lead to High Achievement!
WHAT'S NEW & TRENDING... AT THE HOWARD SCHOOL?! Get ready... because the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our Year 7 Parents' Evening NEXT THURSDAY! Over 200+ books to explore From classics to the latest trending reads Something for EVERY reader – whether you're just getting started or already flying through books! Into... spooky stories epic love stories mysteries action & adventure laugh-out-loud reads ...then this is YOUR moment! Why it matters: Reading = power Reading = confidence Reading = unlocking a whole new world Parents & students – come and have a browse while you're here! Every book bought helps support our school with FREE books too Let's keep building a culture of reading, curiosity and success at The Howard School!
WE'RE GOING GLOBAL! Today we linked up AGAIN with our partner school in the Maldives We've been sharing teaching ideas AND hearing straight from students about what actually works best for them in lessons proper student voice in action! Massive shoutout to Martin Potter for his ongoing support helping make this whole project happen This is just the start... Can't wait to see where this journey takes us next Muhyiddin School
Where you can find us
Sixth Form September 2026
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September 2026 applications are now closed:
Please note that the submission date for new applications for The Howard School Sixth Form has now closed. If you wish to be put onto our waiting list, please complete the following form using the link below:
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