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...
Our Year 8s had a brilliant day out at Kent Life today! The drizzle didn't stop the fun – they loved feeding the sheep, goats, alpacas and pigs, and got up close with some very cute rabbits and guinea pigs too So many smiles, muddy boots and happy memories – what a day!
Photographer of the Month Competition! This month's theme is: "People Watching in Autumn" We're looking for your best snaps of candid autumn moments – friends walking, chatting, studying, or just enjoying the season. Think golden leaves, cosy vibes, and autumn adventures! Deadline: 21st October Send your photos (JPEG format) to bartyj@thehowardschool.co.uk The winning photo will be featured on our social media and in the school newsletter – a chance to show off your skills to everyone! So grab your camera (or your phone), get outside, and capture autumn in action!
TONIGHT WAS HUGE! Our Open Evening has just wrapped up and WOW what a night! The energy, the buzz, the smiles... our school was absolutely shining The biggest shout-out goes to these absolute legends 270 students from Years 7–13 gave up their evening to: Play in our amazing band Bring subjects to life in departments Keep everything running smoothly outside Photographing the evening Lead tours that blew our visitors away You are the heartbeat of our school We are so, SO proud of you THANK YOU! Here's a sneak peek at tonight's massive team photo (and don't worry LOADS more photos are coming next week ). Next up: our Open Morning this Saturday! Places are nearly full, so hop on our website and grab your spot to see the magic in action
Big shout-out to our amazing Sixth Formers who are helping some of our Year 8s with reading boosters Your support, kindness and encouragement are making such a difference – we're super proud of you all!
Where you can find us
Open Events
2nd & 4th October
Are you considering sending your child to The Howard School in September 2026? Join us at our Open Events for a chance to take a look around our school!
Open Evening
Date: Thursday 2nd October
Time: 4:30pm - 7pm. Bookable Principal Talks at 4:45pm and 5:30pm
Open Morning
Date: Saturday 4th October
Time: 10am - 12pm. Bookable Principal Talks at 10am and 10:45am
What to Expect:
Tour our school grounds, and get a taste of the fantastic facilities we have on site
Speak to our staff and students to hear about life at The Howard School
Visit our classrooms to learn more about our exciting curriculum
Hear from Mr Johal, our Principal, at a number of bookable talks
Principal Talks:
We recommend that all attendees attend one of our Principal Talks, for a chance to hear from our Principal and students about life at The Howard School, and pre-booking for this portion of the event is recommended, due to limited space. Booking to attend our Open Events is not compulsory, and you are welcome to attend on the day and tour the school without pre-booking.