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
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...
25/10/17 00:00:0017 Oct 2025
Paris Trip
Day 1Bonjour from Paris! Our group has arrived safely in the City of Light and we couldn’t be more excited! We...
WOW. JUST WOW. Our Year 9 GCSE Drama superstars have been rehearsing like absolute champions and are READY to perform their own intense, exciting version of Lord of the Flies AND... the timing is EPIC Their performance lands in the SAME WEEK as the brand-new TV version by Jack Thorne hits BBC One Talk about being in the spotlight! Huge shoutout to the entire Year 9 class for their: Energy Creativity Commitment Focus Ms Cordell and Mr Knights are SUPER proud and so are we! What an amazing start to their GCSE journey... the future is BRIGHT for this cohort!
We have joined with KMT to offer a 3 week DfE Teaching Internship Programme, delivered via The Leigh Institute. The programme is aimed at undergraduates and Master's students studying STEM-related subjects or languages. Gain hands-on experience Work alongside qualified subject specialists and KMT Find a programme that suits you, with options within THAT and across Kent and Medway Interns will received £455 per week upon successful completion of the full three-week programme Register your interest at: www.kmtraining.org.uk/teacher-internship-programme/ You will be able to request a preferred school at your induction webinar. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to express your interest without delay!
Captured the moment! Our 2nd Photography Taster Session was today! Students went way beyond "point and shoot" and got hands-on with DSLR cameras, learning how to take their photography to the next level Here's what they smashed today Zoom skills – framing the perfect shot Motion magic – freezing action vs smooth movement Intentional blur – literally painting with light Pro workflow – saving shots & building digital portfolios Massive creativity, focus and effort on show we're seriously impressed! Parents & carers If your son attended today (Mon 2 Feb), his work is now live in Photography Workshop 2 on Google Classroom definitely worth a look!
Artist of the Week! A huge shout-out to Year 7 for some fantastic work in Art this week! As part of their shape and form project, students have been exploring inspiration from David Hockney, experimenting with bold shapes, strong lines and thoughtful composition The creativity, focus and confidence shown in these pieces has been brilliant to see – a real celebration of experimenting and taking creative risks! Well done, Year 7 – keep pushing your ideas and enjoying the creative process!
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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