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 WOW WOW – WHAT A DAY! Our Lion King cast absolutely smashed their all-day rehearsal and the show is coming together in a BIG way! From booming vocals to sharp choreography , powerful acting and HUGE energy , every single student brought their A-game and it SHOWS! The sound? INCREDIBLE. The look? STUNNING. The vibes? UNMATCHED. We are SO proud of the focus, commitment and teamwork on display all day long you are creating something truly special and unforgettable! Keep pushing. Keep believing. Keep shining. We seriously cannot WAIT to see this hit the stage... it's going to be EPIC!
HUGE thanks to all the parents & carers who came along to our Year 8 Options Evening tonight! We hope you found it super helpful, informative and reassuring as you start thinking about the exciting next steps in your son's journey! Year 8 = big decisions, big dreams and BIG futures! It's all about discovering strengths , following passions and choosing subjects that spark curiosity and ambition! A massive shout-out to our amazing staff for supporting families and answering questions all evening Let's keep aiming high, working hard and building brilliant futures together!
Captured the moment... that's all folks! Our FINAL Photography Taster Session is done and WOW what a way to finish! Students went way beyond point and shoot and dived deep into the creative world of DSLR photography for their GCSE workshop... and the results are Here's a snapshot of what they smashed today Mastering the Zoom – framing shots with precision Capturing Motion – freezing action vs. creating smooth movement The Intentional Blur – moving the camera to paint with light Workflow Pro – saving work + building digital portfolios on Google Slides Massive shout-out to all students who took part the creativity on display has been unreal! Parents & Carers: If your son attended Thursday 5th February, their work is now live in "Photography Workshop 3" on Google Classroom please do take a look at their impressive portfolios!
Finding the ART in the shadows... Our Year 9 Photography students have been getting seriously creative, exploring the world of Abstract Photography By focusing on shapes, lines and light rather than the object itself, they're learning to see photography in a whole new way! Can't tell what you're looking at? Perfect. That means they've nailed it! Love the creativity, curiosity and confidence on show here – keep experimenting, keep pushing boundaries, and keep seeing the world differently!
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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