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
25/08/21 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...
Standing room only at our Sixth Form Open Evening! A huge thank you to everyone who came along tonight to explore our subjects, meet our amazing teachers, and see why we're the highest performing non-selective school in Medway for 2025! Ready to join us? Applications are now open https://www.thehoward-that.org.uk/sixthform/apply Got questions about the application process? Call us on 01634 388765 or email office@thehowardschool.co.uk . We can't wait to see you in September!
Ambassador Team Celebration! This morning our amazing Ambassador Team enjoyed their first reward breakfast of the term to celebrate all the fantastic work they've done around school! They've already clocked up over 190 hours of service this term helping out at events, welcoming visitors, and being those friendly faces that make everyone feel at home We're so proud of their dedication and positivity thank you, Ambassadors, for everything you do for our school community!
Shutter Speed Magic! Our Year 8 Photography Club have been getting creative with long exposure photography! They've turned ordinary lights into amazing streaks of colour and motion – how cool is that? Swipe to see their awesome, abstract creations and get inspired!
HOUSE EVENTS – TERM 2 IS HERE! Get ready to show off your skills and earn big points for your House! SPELLING BEE – Who will be the ultimate word wizard? Dates: Year 7 – 25th Nov Year 8 – 8th Dec Year 9 – 3rd Dec Year 10 – 2nd Dec Year 11 – 1st Dec Year 12/13 – 5th Dec MARIO KART 8 DELUXE – Race your way to glory! Dates: Year 7 – 10th Nov Year 8 – 17th Nov Year 9 – 24th Nov Year 10 – 1st Dec POINTS UP FOR GRABS: 1st – 50 pts 2nd – 40 pts 3rd – 30 pts 4th – 20 pts 5th – 10 pts To sign up and represent your House, head to your Google Classroom or see Ms Ali! Let's go Attenborough, Hawking, Pankhurst, Tull, and Turing! Who's taking the crown this term?
Where you can find us
Sixth Form Open Evening 2025
Thursday 6th November 2025
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE NOW ADDED MORE SLOTS TO BOTH THE 5PM AND 6PM TALKS!
Are you considering joining The Howard Sixth Form in September 2026? Join us at our Open Evening for a chance to take a look around our school from 5pm to 7.30pm.
What to Expect:
A presentation from Mr Johal, Principal, key sixth form staff and current sixth form students. You will have an opportunity to tour the school, visiting subject areas of interest for further informal discussions with specialist staff in departments. You will receive a hard copy of the prospectus on the evening and this will be available on our website www.thehowardschool.co.uk in due course.