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
25/02/13 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...
24/12/19 00:00:0019 Dec 2024
One Big Family
Today, we had a visit from One Big Family, who came to collect the incredible donations from our school community. Your...
24/11/29 00:00:0029 Nov 2024
Movember 2024
As Movember comes to an end, our brilliant team has done an amazing job growing their moustaches to support Pancreatic C...
Today, some of our amazing Year 12 students headed to the University of Kent for a brilliant careers fayre and uni experience! They explored future pathways, chatted with uni reps, and got a real taste of student life Massive thanks to @UniKent for having us – such an inspiring day!
Some of our students are having an amazing time in London today at the National Theatre watching Dear England by James Graham! A brilliant play exploring football, identity and what it means to represent your country. Big thanks to the staff making this unforgettable trip possible!
Year 7 had a brilliant time getting hands-on with real orchestral instruments today! Our students explored the sounds of the orchestra and even gave a few instruments a go themselves! Who knows... we might have discovered the next musical superstar!
Year 8 Getting Stuck Into Habitat Sampling! This week, our amazing Y8 students have been out and about exploring the wildlife around our school grounds! Using quadrats, ID charts and a whole lot of curiosity, they've been discovering the plants and creatures living right under our noses From creepy crawlies in the grass to mini-beasts hiding in the bushes, they've been learning how to sample habitats like real scientists Big well done to Year 8 for getting involved, asking great questions and showing respect for nature