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 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
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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The Howard School was proud to welcome Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire Sarah Jones MP and local...
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A MASSIVE festive THANK YOU to our incredible parents and carers! We have been absolutely blown away by the generos...
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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...
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Standing room only at our Sixth Form Open Evening!A huge thank you to everyone who came along tonight to explore our...
Fantastic Success on the Slopes! We are incredibly proud of three of our Year 7 students who represented The Howard School at the Chatham Snowsports Centre on Sunday 10th May. Competing in the Secondary Primary Male category (Years 7–9), the boys put in an outstanding performance against older students and did themselves and the school proud. J.B. achieved an incredible 1st place in the individual competition, a fantastic accomplishment! Z.T. and D.C. were also integral members of the team, showing tremendous skill, determination and teamwork throughout the event. Together, the boys secured 3rd place overall for The Howard School in the team competition a brilliant achievement and a testament to their hard work and dedication. We love hearing about the many ways our students excel beyond the classroom, whether in sport, music, the arts or the wider community. Success stories like this highlight the talent, commitment and character of our students, and we are always delighted to celebrate them. Congratulations to J.B., Z.T. and D.C. on this fantastic achievement!
Today, we were absolutely thrilled to welcome Levi Roots to The Howard School! Best known for his world-famous Reggae Reggae Sauce and his unforgettable appearance on Dragons' Den, Levi delivered an incredibly inspiring talk to our Business students. Levi shared his remarkable journey, speaking openly about his life, the choices he has made, and how he turned an idea, a passion and a song into a hugely successful business. His story of resilience, determination and entrepreneurship was both powerful and motivating. Our students were captivated as Levi explained the importance of believing in yourself, taking opportunities when they arise and never giving up on your dreams. The session was packed with valuable lessons about business, branding, perseverance and the power of hard work. A huge thank you to Levi for taking the time to visit us and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs here at The Howard School. Safe to say, our students left feeling motivated, energised and ready to chase their own ambitions. Reggae Reggae!
Best of luck to our incredible Year 11 GCSE Religious Education students! Our dedicated Team RE have been putting on a final last-minute revision session to help students feel as confident and prepared as possible ahead of their GCSE examinations. The message from Team RE is simple: "It has been an absolute pleasure to teach this fantastic group of students. We are incredibly proud of all the hard work, commitment and maturity they have shown, and we wish every single one of them the very best in their exams." Year 11, you have worked so hard and come so far. Trust in your preparation, believe in yourselves and give it your very best shot. We know you are capable of amazing things and we cannot wait to see all that you achieve. You've got this, Year 11!
Kent Cup Round 2 A narrow defeat, but so much to be proud of. Our Year 10 Cricket Team travelled to strong favourites Sevenoaks School in the 2nd round of the Kent Cup, following their brilliant Round 1 win away at Maidstone Grammar. The Howard started superbly, with captain JB taking two wickets in the very first over, supported by excellent bowling from AW at the other end. The boys worked tirelessly in the field, with CR taking three wickets and TP and JS also bowling brilliantly to help restrict Sevenoaks to 135. With the bat, OT made a solid 22 to give us a good foundation, while AW, TP and JS all dug deep against some steady Sevenoaks bowling. JS finished with a standout 33 not out, but The Howard eventually fell just short, with Sevenoaks winning by 40 runs. Player of the Match: every single boy who has represented the Year 10 team this year and over the last two years. If this was their final school cricket match, they should be incredibly proud of how far they have come not only in their own skills, but in their teamwork, attitude and commitment. They have been an absolute pleasure to watch and to have representing The Howard School. Up The Howard!
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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