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...
There are just three days to go until our Sixth Form Open Evening on 6th November! From sciences to the arts, we offer a wide range of over 25 A-levels & vocational courses! Don't miss your chance to be part of something great – book your spot now and see what makes our Sixth Form a fantastic place to study, grow, and thrive: Book Your Spot at: bit.ly/thehowardsixthform2025
Photographer of the Month Competition – November! This month's theme is: "Monochrome Mood" We're going black and white! Show us your creative eye for texture, shadow, light and dark. Think dramatic contrasts, moody lighting, and powerful simplicity. Deadline: 20th November Send your entries (JPEG format) to bartyj@thehowardschool.co.uk The winning photo will be featured on our social media and in the school newsletter – so get snapping and show us your best monochrome masterpiece!
October Photographer of the Month! Huge congratulations to T.W. in Year 7! Their amazing photo perfectly captured our theme: "People Watching in Autumn." A big thank you to Mrs Barty, our fantastic Art & Photography technician, for picking this winner! Keep snapping, everyone – we can't wait to see your next shots!
Movember for Pancreatic Cancer UK – In Memory of Mr Humphrys This November, some of our amazing staff – Mr Webb, Mr Murphy, Mr Cooper, Mr Halsey, Mr Knights, Mr O. Edwards, Mr Bond, Mr Flack, Mr Clarke, Mr Julian, Mr Collins, Mr Dunn, Mr Hillier, Mr S. Edwards, Mr Green and Mr Loftus – are growing moustaches to raise money and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer UK. We're doing this in loving memory of our colleague Mr Humphrys, who sadly passed away from pancreatic cancer. This is our 4th year supporting a cancer charity through Movember and so far we've raised over £3,000 for Prostate Cancer – amazing work! Any donations, big or small, will go directly to Pancreatic Cancer UK to help those affected by this cruel disease. Let's get behind our staff and show some support! Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/howard-staff-4?newPage=true
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.