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.
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.
"Pupils feel happy and safe. They are proud to be part of The Howard School community."
"Teaching is highly effective across the curriculum. Teachers are experts in their subjects."
- Ofsted, 2026
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.
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.
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💜🥸 MOVEMBER 2026 – WEEK 1 TASH UPDATE! 🥸💜 🚨 WARNING: QUESTIONABLE FACIAL HAIR INCOMING! 🚨🤣 It's officially MOVEMBER at The Howard School, and 20 brave (or slightly foolish! 😂) members of staff have put down their razors for a VERY special cause! 🪒 👨🏻 Some are already sporting impressive moustaches... 🥸 Some are giving it their best shot... 🔍 And some might need a magnifying glass by the end of November! 😂 💜 BUT BEHIND THE TASHES IS SOMETHING MUCH MORE IMPORTANT! 💜 Our staff are raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK, in memory of our much-missed colleague Mr Mark Humphrys, whilst also raising awareness of men's mental health and wellbeing. 💜 This is our FOURTH YEAR taking part in Movember, and we've already raised nearly £4,000 for charity across previous years! 👏💜 🥸🚨 MEET THE MO BROS! 🚨🥸 A HUGE round of applause for our 20 moustache-growing legends! 👏 Mr Webb, Mr Murphy, Mr Cooper, Mr Julian, Mr Halsey, Mr Bond, Mr Low, Mr Green, Mr Coveney, Mr Hillier, Mr Woolmer, Mr Flack, Mr T Clarke, Mr Dunn, Mr Neale, Mr M Cooper, Mr Collins, Mr Squires, Mr S Edwards and Mr Loftus! 20 members of staff. 20 upper lips. One VERY hairy November! 😂🥸 🏆 THE BIG QUESTION IS... 👨🏻 Who will grow the most magnificent moustache? 🤣 Who will have the most questionable facial hair? 🔍 And who will finish November with barely a whisker?! Students, keep your eyes peeled and decide who deserves the title of HOWARD'S KING OF THE TASH! 👑🥸 💜 NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP! 💜 Every donation, big or small, helps support the vital work of Pancreatic Cancer UK. Let's get behind our staff! 💪💜 💰 DONATE HERE: 👇 🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/howard-staff-5 📸 WEEK 1 COMPLETE! The moustaches are growing (well, some of them! 👀), and we've still got a LONG way to go! Stay tuned for our weekly Tash Updates... THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET HAIRY! 😂🥸 💜 GROW A MO. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. REMEMBER MR HUMPHRYS. 💜
💜💛 WOW! WHAT A NIGHT! 💛💜 🎓 OUR BIGGEST SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING EVER! 🎓 Last night, we welcomed a record number of prospective students and their families to The Howard School for what was officially our busiest Sixth Form Open Evening to date! 🤩 👏 With standing room only for every one of our Headteacher's talks, and a fantastic atmosphere throughout the school, it was wonderful to see so many young people exploring the exciting opportunities that await them in our Sixth Form! 💜 A HUGE thank you to everyone who made the evening such a success: 📸 Our brilliant Photography Ambassadors, who captured these fantastic moments throughout the evening! 🌟 Our incredible student tour guides and Sixth Form helpers, who represented our school with such pride and enthusiasm! 👨🏫 And, of course, our exceptional teaching staff, who showcased the fantastic subjects, opportunities and experiences on offer! 💛 Most importantly, thank you to every student and family who joined us. We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did! 🚀 YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! 🎓 Ready to take the next step? Applications to join The Howard School Sixth Form are now open! 🌐 Visit our website to apply! 💜💛 High Standards Lead to High Achievement.
🌺 REMEMBRANCE DAY 2026 🌺 We Will Remember Them On Wednesday 11th November, The Howard School will join communities across the country in marking Remembrance Day, taking time to reflect, remember and pay our respects to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed so much for our country. 🇬🇧 🎺 The Last Post As part of our commemorations, one of our incredibly talented Year 10 Music students will perform The Last Post on the cornet, before the school comes together to observe a minute's silence. 🎖 Scouts, Cadets & Service Uniforms We are proud of the many Howard School students who are members of the Scouts, Army Cadets, RAF Cadets, Sea Cadets and other uniformed organisations. On Wednesday 11th November, we warmly encourage these students to wear their service uniforms to school instead of their usual Howard School uniform, should they wish to do so. 🌺 Wear Your Poppy with Pride! Poppies are available from the Main Office in exchange for a cash donation to the Royal British Legion, supporting the incredible work they do for serving and former members of the Armed Forces and their families. 🪙 Please remember that donations must be made in cash, preferably coins, as we are unable to provide change. Every contribution matters. Even a few pennies from each of our students can add up to make a real difference! At The Howard School, we believe it is important that our young people understand the sacrifices made by previous generations and the significance of remembering those who have served, and continue to serve. 🌺 At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
Due to popular demand, both of our talks for this evening's Sixth Form Open Evening have fully booked! But don't worry - we've added additional standing room only tickets for both talks. We'll also ensure that we accommodate for anyone requiring a seat for accessibility reasons. Feel free to speak to a member of staff who will be happy to assist! We're looking forward to welcoming everyone tonight, from 5pm–7.30pm, to find out more about our Sixth Form and the amazing opportunities available. 👩🏫 Meet our teachers and Sixth Form students 📣 Hear from Principal Mr Johal 📝 Explore our A-level and vocational courses 👀 Tour our Sixth Form facilities 💼 Find out more about life beyond the classroom 📍 The Howard School, Derwent Way, Rainham, ME8 0BX Book your place on our Principal's Talks (5pm and 6pm) via our website.
Please use the link below to book a tour of the school either on Monday 9th November or Tuesday 10th November at 9am -10.30am. Please arrive at 8.45am in the Gallery Theatre.
https://thehowardschool.applicaa.com/events/01a13e8d-5b44-7e95-ae07-34bd5af7d5d1
Kind regards
The Sixth Form Team