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...
A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the amazing employers who joined us yesterday for our Careers Fayre! Your time, energy and enthusiasm helped create such an inspiring day for our students From sharing real-life experiences to giving honest advice and opening eyes to exciting career pathways you truly made a difference! Our students loved: Talking to professionals Asking big questions Exploring different industries Imagining their future selves We are so grateful for your support in helping our young people dream big, aim high and believe in what's possible Thank you for helping shape futures
AUSTRIA ADVENTURE UPDATE! Our ski trip crew are absolutely LIVING their best lives in Austria right now! From carving up the slopes to snowy smiles, epic views, and unforgettable memories... this trip is already shaping up to be something special The boys have been: Flying down the pistes Making memories with mates Soaking up those mountain views Pushing themselves outside their comfort zones And this is only the beginning... Huge credit to our students for representing the school so brilliantly and embracing every moment High Standards, high vibes, and high altitudes! More updates coming soon... stay tuned!
1594 Department Certificates this term... WOW! That's right... ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY FOUR certificates handed out for brilliant work across our school! From smashing assessments To showing amazing effort To having a top-tier attitude to learning To making huge progress So many of our students will be heading home at the end of Term 3 with at least one Department Certificate in their hands Every single one represents: Hard work Commitment Pride in learning High standards We are SUPER proud of you all! Parents & carers – you can check who issued the certificate and why on the Arbor app Let's keep pushing, keep striving and keep aiming high... because High Standards lead to High Achievement! Drop a or in the comments to help us celebrate these legends!
Languages + Creativity = SUCCESS! Our amazing linguists have been getting SUPER creative! After an inspiring visit from Steve Eadon, students jumped straight into designing bold, bright and brilliant posters all about why languages matter From boosting brain power To unlocking global careers To opening doors around the world... These posters show just how much languages can SUPERCHARGE your future! The creativity, effort and ideas on display have been next level we are SO proud of you all! Future linguists. Future leaders. Future world-changers. Keep dreaming big and aiming high!
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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