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...
What a truly special afternoon celebrating the incredible creativity of our young photographers at The Howard School! Four of our talented students entered the "Happiness in Nature" competition, with their work professionally judged by two expert photographers and we could not be prouder of what they achieved. Even more special, our students were presented with their certificates by the Mayor of Medway a fantastic moment of recognition for their talent, dedication and artistic eye Our Winners: GB – Winner (14–17 age category) ACD – Runner-up (14–17 age category) HA – Runner-up (11–13 age category) To have winners and runners-up across two age categories is an outstanding achievement and a real testament to the creativity we nurture through Photography at THS. We are so proud of all of our entrants your work captured joy, perspective and the beauty of the world around us in such powerful ways Keep creating. Keep exploring. Keep seeing the world differently.
Photographer of the Month is BACK! Our March theme is... Nature Awakens From budding flowers and dewy mornings to baby animals and fresh green leaves – we want you to capture the magical moment when nature bursts back into life and colour! Think: Close-up blossoms Wildlife in action Woodland moments Bright spring colour New life and new beginnings This is your chance to get creative, get outside and get snapping! Deadline: 24th March Send your JPEG entries to bartyj@thehowardschool.co.uk The winning photograph will be featured on our social media AND in the newsletter of The Howard School Let's see your best shots, photographers... spring is calling!
Photographer of the Month – "Love & Friendship" A huge congratulations to TW in Year 7 for being named this month's Photographer of the Month at The Howard School! TW's stunning image of two swans forming a perfect heart shape completely captured the theme of "Love and Friendship". The symbolism is beautiful, and the photograph brilliantly reflects how swans bond for life a powerful and thoughtful interpretation of the brief. Chosen by Mrs Barty, our Art Technician, the image was praised for both its composition and the meaningful story it tells through nature. We are so proud of the creativity and talent shown by our students what a fantastic example of seeing the world through an artistic lens! Well done, TW thoroughly deserved!
OH WE JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING! The Howard School Performing Arts proudly presents... DISNEY'S THE LION KING Thursday 5th March 2026 7pm Tickets just £5 – available now via Arbor! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of show-stopping songs , stunning performances , incredible costumes and the pure magic of live theatre Our talented students have been working so hard behind the scenes and on stage and we cannot wait for you to see the pride come to life! Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us for a night of energy, colour and Disney magic! Hakuna Matata... see you there!
Where you can find us
Sixth Form September 2026
Apply Now!
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:
https://forms.gle/adgLWSYL6qxphPpz8
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