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.
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.
"Pupils feel happy and safe. They are proud to be part of The Howard School community."
"Teaching is highly effective across the curriculum. Teachers are experts in their subjects."
- Ofsted, 2026
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.
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.
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Today our Year 9 students took part in a special workshop exploring maths in everyday life, with a particular focus on t...
📚🎓 YEAR 10... YOUR GCSE JOURNEY IS UNDERWAY! 🚀💜 A HUGE thank you to all our brilliant Year 10 students and their parents and carers who joined us this evening for our GCSE English Literature Information Evening! 📖 With Year 10 preparing to sit their very first GCSE later this academic year, things are starting to get real! 👀📝 Tonight was all about making sure our students and their families know what to expect, how best to prepare and, most importantly, how we can all work together to help our boys achieve their very best! 💪🌟 👏 A massive thank you to our English team for sharing their expertise, advice and top tips for success! 💜 And to our parents and carers – thank you for taking the time to come along and support your sons. Having you on board makes such a difference! We hope you found the evening useful, informative and reassuring. It was wonderful to welcome you all into school! 🏫💜 Year 10, you've got this! 💪📚🔥 🌟 High Standards lead to High Achievement!
Your future starts here! Sixth Form Applications for September 2027 are now open. 👉 Visit our website, head to Sixth Form > Apply to Our Sixth Form, and start your application today.
🎩 ABRACADABRA... IT'S MAGIC AT THE HOWARD SCHOOL! 🪄💜 Today, we had a little bit of MAGIC in the Main Hall as we celebrated our incredible 100% Club students with a fantastic Close-Up Magic Show! 🎉🃏 🤯 Minds were blown! 😲 Jaws were dropped! 😂 There were plenty of laughs! 🪄 And more than a few students left wondering... HOW ON EARTH DID HE DO THAT?! But behind all the magic was something even more special... 444 students earning their place in our 100% Club! 🏆💜 That's an incredible 28% increase on last year! 📈👏 Our 100% Club celebrates students who have demonstrated our high standards throughout Term 1, achieving at least 96% attendance and receiving ZERO behaviour sanctions! 🌟 And today was all about saying THANK YOU! 💜 Thank you for turning up, making the right choices, working hard and showing us what it means to be a Howard student. You deserve to be recognised, celebrated and rewarded! 🙌 A huge thank you to our magician for bringing so much excitement, laughter and a little mystery to our school day! 🎩 And to all our boys... could YOU be part of our next 100% Club celebration? 👀🏆 Remember, it's not about being perfect. It's about making positive choices, showing up and giving your best every single day! 💪💜 High Standards lead to High Achievement! 🌟
📚 FAITH, QUESTIONS & DISCOVERY AT CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL! Our Year 13 Religious Education students swapped the classroom for the stunning surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral as they explored Christian faith, worship and tradition first-hand! 🙌 Accompanied by Team RE, students enjoyed a fascinating tour of this historic sacred space before witnessing a Eucharistic service. They were able to see how the Eucharist is prepared and gain a deeper understanding of its significance to Christian believers. 💬 And our students certainly weren't afraid to ask the big questions! During a special Q&A with a member of the clergy, our Year 13s demonstrated their curiosity and critical thinking, asking some brilliant, challenging and thought-provoking questions about scripture, the role of women in the Church and the importance of baptism. 👏 A fantastic example of our students engaging respectfully with different perspectives, challenging ideas and taking their learning well beyond the classroom! A huge thank you to Canterbury Cathedral for welcoming us, and to Team RE for organising such a valuable experience. 💜 📖 With mock exams approaching, we hope our Year 13s return with fresh perspectives, a deeper understanding of Christian practices and plenty of knowledge to put into action! Good luck with those mocks, Year 13! 🌟
Please use the link below to book a tour of the school either on Monday 9th November or Tuesday 10th November at 9am -10.30am. Please arrive at 8.45am in the Gallery Theatre.
https://thehowardschool.applicaa.com/events/01a13e8d-5b44-7e95-ae07-34bd5af7d5d1
Kind regards
The Sixth Form Team