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...
Shout-out to our amazing 10B1 Geographers who braved the cold and wet at Herne Bay seafront today to collect data for their GCSE Paper 3! The weather might have been miserable, but their attitude was anything but – positive vibes and hard work all day (well... most of them anyway ). Super proud of the effort, resilience and teamwork shown
Exciting News from The Howard School! The Kent Education Awards 2026 (formerly the Teacher of the Year Awards ) are back – and we want to celebrate the amazing people who make a difference to children's lives across Kent & Medway! Do you know a teacher, TA, member of staff, or volunteer who goes above and beyond? Maybe they make lessons fun , are always there to support students , or just brighten up the school day . Here's your chance to say THANK YOU! You can nominate someone from any school, not just The Howard School. Nominations are open to: Students Parents Staff & peers With categories for primary, secondary, early careers, non-teaching staff, and volunteers, there's an award for everyone who makes a difference. Hurry – nominations close 31st January 2026!
Halloween Bake Sale Alert! The Howard School is getting spooky this October... Our amazing Sixth Formers are running a Halloween Bake Sale on Friday 17th October 2025 in the Gallery Theatre! Starts at 9am Open all periods & break Pay with cash or card Expect terrifyingly tasty treats, plenty of spooky vibes, and maybe even a few tricks... Come along, support our Sixth Form, and grab something fang-tastic!
Year 11 kicked off their first House Event of the year with Name That Tune! Students from Attenborough, Hawking, Pankhurst, Tull & Turing went head-to-head in a game-show style assembly Big shout-out to Tull House for taking the 1st win of the year! Massive well done to everyone who took part – the energy and teamwork were brilliant to see! What a start to House Events 2025!
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.