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
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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...
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Charity Drive
A MASSIVE festive THANK YOU to our incredible parents and carers! We have been absolutely blown away by the generos...
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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...
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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...
Photography Club is officially underway! What a fantastic start to our brand-new Photography Club! Despite the rainy weather, our students weren't deterred and got straight to work capturing some brilliant shots around the school grounds. It's been great to see so much enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to get out of your comfort zone to find the perfect photo. Whether it's experimenting with angles, lighting, reflections or composition, our budding photographers have already shown some incredible potential! Here are just a few snaps of our students in action this week. We can't wait to see the amazing photographs they produce over the coming weeks! Keep clicking, keep creating, and keep seeing the world through a different lens!
Today, we said goodbye to our incredible Year 11s... and we're not quite sure where those five years have gone. It feels like only yesterday that many of these students walked through our gates as nervous Year 7s. Today, they leave us as confident, ambitious and remarkable young people, ready for their next chapter. Today's Leavers' Assembly was everything it should have been: Free pizza from The Next Slice Free ice cream from Bossie's Drinks, music and celebrations The traditional shirt signing with friends and staff Our famous funny awards and certificates But behind all the laughter was a genuine sense of pride. This Year 11 cohort has been an absolute pleasure to teach. They have made us laugh , made us proud , supported one another and created memories that will stay with us for years to come. Every teacher, teaching assistant and member of support staff who has worked with this year group is sorry to see them go. Over the last five years, they have become such an important part of our school community, and they will be greatly missed. A huge congratulations also goes to EG, who won our Golden Ticket Grand Prize Draw and took home a brand-new PS5! What a way to finish Year 11! For those returning to join us in Sixth Form, we can't wait to welcome you back in September. For those choosing a different pathway, we wish you every success and happiness in whatever comes next. Parents and carers, thank you for trusting us with your children over the last five years. It has been a privilege to watch them grow into the young adults they are today. Year 11, you have done yourselves proud. Once Howard, always Howard.
Would you look at these incredible portraits from our Year 8 Art students! The talent, creativity and attention to detail on display here is simply outstanding! From capturing expression and character to developing impressive artistic techniques, these students have produced some truly fantastic pieces of work. It's always wonderful to see the progress our young artists make, and these portraits are a brilliant example of the dedication, patience and skill that our students bring to their lessons every day. A huge well done to all of the Year 8 artists involved you should be incredibly proud of what you've achieved! Keep creating, keep challenging yourselves, and keep producing amazing work!
CALLING ALL FUTURE PHOTOGRAPHERS! Have you chosen GCSE Photography? Why wait until next year to get started when you can begin building your skills NOW? Join our Photography Club every Wednesday after school and: Learn how to take incredible photographs Capture amazing images around the school and beyond Experiment with editing and creative techniques Enter photography competitions Meet other students who share your passion Get ahead before starting your GCSE course Whether you're already a photography enthusiast or just curious to learn more, everyone is welcome! Every Wednesday 3:00pm – 3:45pm H1.6 Don't just take photos... tell stories, capture moments, and unleash your creativity!
Where you can find us
Year 6 Induction Day – Thursday 2nd July, 9:15am – 2:15pm & Parents ONLY Induction Evening – Thursday 9th July 2026
Year 6 Transition Day – Thursday 2nd July, 9:15am – 2:15pm
We are really looking forward to welcoming all of our new Year 7 students for their Transition Day on Thursday 2nd July.
Arrival:
Students should arrive at the Main Derwent Way gate by 9:15am, where they will be greeted by staff.
What to bring:
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Primary school uniform
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A full pencil case
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A packed lunch
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A refillable water bottle
Collection:
Parents/carers can collect their child from the Main Derwent Way entrance at 2:15pm.
Important note:
Derwent Way can become very congested at drop-off and collection times. We kindly ask parents/carers to park considerately and not attempt to drive onto the school site.
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Parents ONLY Induction Evening – Thursday 9th July 2026
We are pleased to invite parents/carers only to The Howard School for our Year 6 Induction Evening. This is a valuable opportunity to meet the Pastoral Teams and learn more about the support available as your child transitions into Year 7.
Our SENCO will also be available throughout the evening to answer any specific queries.
To help manage numbers, we have allocated set times based on your child’s surname:
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6:00pm – Surnames A to I
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6:30pm – Surnames J to Z
On arrival at the school, you will be welcomed by student ambassadors who will direct you to parking and guide you to the main hall for the opening presentation.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing how we will support your child’s journey into secondary school.