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
26/04/08 00:00:008 Apr 2026
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...
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...
Another fantastic success story from outside the classroom! A huge well done to G.B and J.B, who recently competed at the Crawley Open Lifesaving Competition representing City of Rochester Lifesaving Club Not only did the team come away with an incredible TWO silver medals and a bronze , but G.B also captained the team throughout the event an amazing achievement and something to be incredibly proud of! The performances were so impressive that a retired England coach who attended the competition has now invited the club to train at the prestigious K2 Centre in Crawley when needed We absolutely love hearing about the amazing things our students achieve outside of school whether it's sport, music, performing arts, volunteering or community work. Please keep sharing your success stories with us! If you're around on 23rd May, make sure you check out Medway's Big Splash at The Strand Lido, where City of Rochester Lifesaving Club will be giving live demonstrations Well done again, boys a brilliant achievement!
THANK YOU, YEAR 7 PARENTS & CARERS! What an AMAZING evening at our Year 7 Parents' Consultation Evening! It was fantastic to welcome nearly 90% of our Year 7 families into school last night the buzz around The Howard was incredible! Thank you for taking the time to meet with our staff, celebrate successes, discuss progress and continue building those strong home-school partnerships We are so proud of the brilliant young people in Year 7 and hugely grateful for the support, kindness and positivity shown by our families Together, we really do make a difference
GOOD LUCK, YEAR 13! Keep an eye on those letterboxes... Our Year 13 students have some special "Good Luck" postcards winging their way to them ahead of exam season! We are incredibly proud of this year group and everything they have achieved during their time at The Howard School From classroom successes to leadership opportunities , enrichment and unforgettable memories they have been a fantastic group to work with. These postcards are just a small reminder that we are all behind them every step of the way Believe in yourselves, Year 13 because we certainly believe in you You've got this!
A very special day for one of our Houses today Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday! We are incredibly proud to have one of our Houses named after such an inspirational figure whose passion, curiosity, and dedication to protecting our planet have inspired generations across the world Some of our students marked the occasion today by celebrating his milestone birthday in school and it was fantastic to see! What an extraordinary achievement and what an extraordinary man. Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough!
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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