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.
An "Exceptional" Rated School
"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
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
26/06/18 14:20:0818 Jun 2026
The Howard School receives the first Exceptional Ofsted Grading for a secondary school in Kent
The Howard School is today celebrating a monumental Ofsted result, having secured the first ‘Exceptional...
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...
RESULTS OPEN DOORS... Yesterday we celebrated the BEST GCSE results in The Howard School's history. But why do the numbers matter? Because behind every grade is an OPPORTUNITY. This year, Howard students achieved an incredible... 300 GRADE 7–9 RESULTS And of those... 30 were GRADE 9s – the highest GCSE grade possible! That means 10% of our highest grades were at the very highest level. We're enormously proud of that achievement – but the numbers aren't the end goal. Great results give young people CHOICES. Sixth Form Apprenticeships College Competitive courses University Future careers And we're just as proud of the student who secured the Grade 4 they desperately needed as we are of the student celebrating a Grade 9. Because our ambition is simple: Give EVERY Howard student the qualifications, experiences and confidence to choose what comes next. Exceptional Ofsted Record-breaking A-Level results Best-ever GCSE results And now we're looking for the next generation of Howard students... WILL YOUR CHILD BE JOINING US IN YEAR 7 IN SEPTEMBER 2027? Come and see what makes The Howard School so special at our 2026 Open Events! Thursday 1st October | 4:30pm–7pm Saturday 3rd October | 10am–12pm Explore the school Meet our staff Hear from our students Attend a talk from our Principal Discover what being a Howard student is all about High Standards lead to High Achievement. Come and see where they could lead YOUR child. https://bit.ly/thehoward2026opendays?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT1PBljbGNrBPU8DnBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEecrL7rTJRWhiZD_WuiilODAX1ngUWCU907uRvDbcbodzBkew3m5DV6Fak29U_aem_BQjxJT9zn09KOZPWhQh63w
HAVE WE JUST COMPLETED THE TREBLE?! What. A. Year. EXCEPTIONAL at Ofsted RECORD-BREAKING A-LEVEL RESULTS BEST-EVER GCSE RESULTS That sounds like a pretty special TREBLE to us! Today, we are absolutely DELIGHTED to announce that our Class of 2026 have achieved the highest overall GCSE attainment in The Howard School's history! And yes... that means they've beaten LAST YEAR'S record-breaking results! Last year, The Howard School was the 2nd highest-performing non-selective school in Kent & Medway for boys' education. So there's one rather exciting question... HAVE WE DONE ENOUGH TO TAKE THE TOP SPOT THIS YEAR?! We'll have to wait until the results are officially validated in October to find out... But whatever happens, we could not be prouder of our students. Some phenomenal individual performances include: WT FOUR Grade 9s, including Maths, Chemistry, Physics & History! AB THREE Grade 9s, plus Geography 8 & Maths 8! MO FOUR Grade 8s, including Maths, English Literature, Physics & Geography! JO SIX Grade 8s across Maths, English, Sciences & Geography! JB Grade 9s in English Literature & Computer Science, plus Grade 8s in Maths & Physics! But today isn't just about the numbers. It's about YEARS of hard work. Early mornings. Late-night revision. Extra sessions. Resilience when things got tough. Teachers who never stopped believing. Parents and carers supporting every step of the way. And students who absolutely SMASHED IT. High Standards lead to High Achievement. This year, our students have proved it once again. Ofsted A Levels GCSEs THE TREBLE. COMPLETE. Congratulations, Class of 2026. YOU MADE HISTORY.
FROM THE HOWARD SCHOOL TO THE WORLD STAGE! We LOVE hearing from our parents and carers about the incredible things our students achieve outside of school – and this one absolutely blew us away! Over the summer, LC has been representing GREAT BRITAIN! First stop... Rieti, Italy for the U18 European Championships, where LC represented GB in the 400m. New PB Qualified for the European FINAL Finished an incredible 7th in Europe! But it didn't stop there... On the SAME NIGHT he returned from Italy, LC discovered he'd been selected for the U20 World Championships in Oregon, USA, as part of the GB Mixed 4x400m Relay Team! And remember... LC is still U18! He was one of just FIVE U18 athletes selected! At the World Championships, the team: Won their heat Qualified with the 3rd fastest time Finished 5th IN THE WORLD Set a new BRITISH RECORD! WOW. JUST WOW. But we're equally proud of what happens away from the spotlight. LC's family told us about the focus, determination, hard work and sacrifices he has made to compete at this level. And, in typical LC fashion, he's apparently far too modest to tell everyone himself... so we'll happily do it for him! European finalist World Championship finalist 5th in the world British record holder AT JUST 17 YEARS OLD! LC – everyone at The Howard School is incredibly proud of you! High Standards lead to High Achievement. And to all our Howard families – KEEP SENDING US YOUR GOOD NEWS! We LOVE hearing what our students achieve beyond the school gates! If you're proud of them, chances are we will be too!
Last year's Open Evening was our biggest and best yet, and this year's is shaping up to be even better! Book your places NOW for this year's Open Events, to explore our exciting facilities, meet our dedicated staff, hear from our Principal at one of our bookable talks, and see our highly Ofsted rated education in action. Thursday 1st October, 2026 4.30pm till 7pm Saturday 3rd October, 2026 10am till 12pm Book your place here: https://bit.ly/thehoward2026opendays We can't wait to welcome you!
Where you can find us
Open Events
1st & 3rd October
Are you considering sending your child to The Howard School in September 2027? Join us at our Open Events for a chance to take a look around our school!
Open Evening
Date: Thursday 1st October 2026
Time: 4:30pm - 7pm. Bookable Principal Talks at 4:45pm and 5:30pm
Open Morning
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
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
- Come and see our ‘Exceptional’ education for yourselves!
The Howard Ofsted Result
The first ‘Exceptional’ criteria grading for a secondary school in Kent
We are proud to share that The Howard School is celebrating a monumental Ofsted result, having secured the first ‘Exceptional’ criteria grading for a secondary school in Kent, under the new Ofsted framework.
This result comes amidst an overwhelmingly positive Ofsted inspection, which also sees the school receiving four ‘Strong Standard’ and two ‘Expected Standard’ judgements.
Inspectors judged Personal Development and Wellbeing to be ‘Exceptional’, a grade reserved for practice that is among the very best in the country. Inspectors found that the school’s work to support pupils’ mental health, character, and spiritual growth has a "transformational” impact, particularly for its most vulnerable learners.