The Howard School

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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.

25/08/21 14:31:0021 Aug 2025
Record Breaking GCSE Results!
This year, our incredible Year 11s have achieved the best GCSE results The Howard School has ever seen! Their resilience...
25/08/14 13:20:3814 Aug 2025
A-LEVEL SUCCESS AT THE HOWARD SCHOOL
The Howard School is proud to announce the excellent academic and applied general results achieved by its Year 13 studen...
25/02/13 00:00:0013 Feb 2025
Science Fayre
A huge shoutout to our incredible students for their outstanding work at today’s Science Fayre! The creativity...
25/01/24 00:00:0024 Jan 2025
Mr Cooper Runs 43 Miles!
This morning, Mr. Cooper was greeted at the main gate by staff and students after starting his incredible 43-mile run at...
25/11/16 18:00:1616 Nov 2025
Our Sixth Form Application Deadline is 23rd January 2026 The Howard School Sixth Form in Rainham offers a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. With a wide range of A-Level and vocational courses, strong pastoral care, and a focus on preparing students for university, apprenticeships, and careers, it's the perfect place for young people to shape their future. Applications close on Friday, 23rd January 2026 https://www.thehoward-that.org.uk/sixthform/apply #TheHowardSchool #SixthForm #Rainham #Education #FutureReady #KentSchools #SixthFormApplications
25/11/14 14:12:1814 Nov 2025
MOVEMBER UPDATE! Our amazing staff are smashing Movember this year to raise awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer UK and Pancreatic Cancer UK! Even more movingly, Mark Humphrys' son has joined the team this year, growing his own tash alongside our staff in memory of his dad. This has made this year's challenge incredibly special for everyone involved. Taking part this year are: Mr Webb, Mr Murphy, Mr Cooper, Mr Halsey, Mr Knights, Mr Edwards, Mr Bond, Mr Flack, Mr Clarke, Mr Julian, Mr Collins, Mr Dunn, Mr Hillier, Mr Coveney, Mr Green and Mr Loftus. The tashes are coming along brilliantly and Week 2's "Blue Steel" photos are now LIVE! Check them out here: So far, the team has already raised a fantastic £525 thank you to everyone who has donated! If you'd like to support the cause and help fund vital research for both prostate and pancreatic cancer, you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/howard-staff-4?newPage=true&fbclid=IwdGRjcAOEFtdjbGNrA4QW02V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtOw5NjxABpnaIKaaPmLAyRFDjtsjXcQCQII1VDXdXwzALcXiVez3kZgnfbS_aem_Z5W7YoQCd9bblilt6cMSTA Let's keep the momentum going and cheer on our incredible team as they continue their Movember journey!
25/11/14 12:35:0014 Nov 2025
"Geometric Waves" by FP We're excited to share this fantastic artwork created in the style of David Hockney! FP has used graphite and paint to explore key formal elements like line, tone, shape and form. The bold geometric patterns and smooth shading come together to create a wave-like effect that's full of movement and energy. We're super proud of the creativity and skill shown here amazing work, FP!
25/11/14 12:11:5314 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 tax yes, the kind you'll actually use one day! They discovered how tax works, why it's important, and how the numbers they study in class connect to real decisions adults make every day. A brilliant mix of learning and life skills! A huge well done to our students for getting stuck in and asking fantastic questions.