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
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...
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...
HUGE NEWS, HOWARD! Back in October, some of our talented Year 9 students created podcasts all about 'Online Harms'... and now we are absolutely thrilled to share that ONE of our podcasts has been selected as a finalist for the award of 'Best Podcast'! Out of OVER 90 podcast entries submitted by schools across Kent, only 14 made it through to the final... and The Howard School is one of them! A massive well done to: Harrison B Noah B Michael M Charlie R Owen T Archie W What an incredible achievement! We are so proud of the creativity, teamwork and important messages these students shared through their podcast. Now we need YOUR help to get them to the winning spot! Listen to the finalist podcasts here: https://youtu.be/lkwPHTgL8_k Vote for The Howard School here: https://collaboratedigital.com/polls/kent-secondary-schools-2026/ Voting opens at 7am TODAY (Thursday 7th May) and closes at 5pm on Wednesday 13th May. EVERYONE can vote! Students Parents & carers Staff Friends & family Even better... you can vote ONCE EVERY DAY during the voting window! Let's get behind our Year 9 students and show them the support they deserve!
Another brilliant success story to share! We absolutely love hearing about the amazing things our students achieve outside of the classroom and this is another fantastic example of dedication, resilience and hard work paying off! A huge well done to J.B. who was selected earlier this year to represent Kent Hockey at Under 16 level in the seasonal county league competition! Representing your county is a huge achievement in itself, and J.B. played in all 8 fixtures against some very strong County Associations across the season. Kent battled hard throughout the campaign, securing 3 wins and a draw along the way It has also been a brilliant season at club level, with J.B. stepping up to play for his club's Men's 1st Team at such a young age an incredible accomplishment and a real reflection of his talent, commitment and attitude We are incredibly proud of everything he has achieved and cannot wait to see what next season brings as he moves up to Under 18 level with Kent! Well done, J.B. your school community is right behind you! We always love hearing about our students' achievements beyond the classroom, so please keep these success stories coming!
We absolutely LOVE hearing and sharing success stories about our students outside of the classroom and this is another brilliant one! Huge congratulations to a fantastic group of our Year 8 students who have been crowned Kent Youth League South U13 Champions with Holland & Blair Youth FC! A massive well done to: J. M. J. C. T. P. L. H. E. P. F. O. This is an incredible achievement and a real reflection of the hard work, teamwork, dedication and resilience these students continue to show both on and off the pitch We are incredibly proud of you all and love celebrating the amazing things our students achieve beyond school life too! Please keep these success stories coming we genuinely love being able to share and celebrate them with our wider school community!
GOOD LUCK YEAR 11 This morning, we came together for a very special moment our Year 11 Good Luck Assembly ahead of their first formal written examinations this week What an exceptional year group you have been. From your first days with us to this point now, you have grown into a group of young people we are incredibly proud of Your character, resilience and determination have shone through and it's been a privilege to be part of your journey. As you step into the exam hall this week, remember everything you have worked towards. Every lesson, every revision session, every challenge you've overcome it all counts You are more than ready for this. A huge thank you to our amazing staff, who have supported, guided and championed this cohort every step of the way And to parents and carers your ongoing support, encouragement and partnership with us has made such a difference Year 11 this is your moment. Stay calm, stay focused, believe in yourselves... and go and show the world what you can do We are right behind you all the way. You've got this
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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