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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PLEASE WELCOME OUR PHOTOGRAPHY AMBASSADORS 2026–27! We are delighted to introduce this year's fantastic team of Photography Ambassadors! Our Photography Ambassadors are a welcoming and supportive community of young men who share a real passion for photography and creativity. They inspire one another, celebrate each other's progress and create an environment where learning new skills is exciting, collaborative and, most importantly, fun! Throughout the year, our Ambassadors will play an important role in promoting photography across The Howard School, getting involved in competitions, capturing school life and encouraging others to pick up a camera and get creative. But it's about much more than taking great photographs. Through the programme, our students develop confidence, creativity, teamwork and friendships skills and memories that will stay with them well beyond the classroom. We can't wait to see what this brilliant group achieves during 2026–27! Give our new Photography Ambassadors a HUGE welcome!
PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE MONTH – WINNER! Huge congratulations to NB in Year 10, our September Photography Competition winner! The theme was 'Holiday Fun' and this fantastic seaside shot was selected as the winner by this month's judge, Ms Riddell. Ms Riddell said: "This would be my winner! It epitomises holidays in the UK whilst maintaining a great composition." The sea The pier A classic British seaside scene And some brilliant photography! A very worthy winner! Well done, NB! We absolutely love seeing the creativity and talent of our students through our monthly Photography Competition.
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE MONTH IS BACK! Our October theme is... AUTUMN! The leaves are changing, the mornings are getting crisper and autumn is giving us plenty of opportunities to get creative with a camera! Whether it's a stunning autumn landscape , colourful leaves , woodland walks , wildlife , pumpkins , cosy seasonal moments or simply something that captures what autumn means to you we want to see it! The successful photograph will be featured on our social media pages and in the school newsletter! Deadline: 21st October Send your photograph in JPEG format to bartyj@thehowardschool.co.uk So grab your phone or camera, get outside and get snapping! Who will be crowned our October Photographer of the Month?
WHAT. A. NIGHT. Our Open Evening was a HUGE success! We welcomed record numbers of prospective students and their families through our doors this evening, with packed talks throughout the night – and even standing room only! A huge thank you to every single family who came along to discover what makes The Howard School so special, why we are incredibly proud to be Ofsted Exceptional and why our school continues to be oversubscribed year after year. But the BIGGEST thank you has to go to our absolutely incredible students. More than 180 Howard students voluntarily gave up their evening to support their school! Whether they were helping in departments , welcoming families , answering questions or leading tours around the school , they represented The Howard School brilliantly. They were confident. They were polite. They were enthusiastic. And, most importantly, they were themselves. We could not have been prouder of them. Tonight wasn't just about showing people our classrooms, facilities or results – it was about showing them the people who make our school what it is. Our students did exactly that. To every family who visited us tonight – thank you for spending your evening with us. Whatever school your son ultimately chooses, we wish him every possible success as he takes this exciting next step. And we're not finished yet... OPEN MORNING – SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER We can't wait to do it all again! (All of these photos were taken by our insanely talented Photography Ambassadors)
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:
Join us on Wednesday 4th November 2026, 5pm-7:30pm for our Sixth Form Open Evening!
You can find out more about our Sixth Form here.
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.