The Howard School

URN: 118929 • Gillingham ME8 0BX

Overview

Name
The Howard School
URN
118929
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Boys
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Morris (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Derwent Way, Gillingham ME8 0BX

Summary

The Howard School, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a foundation secondary school for boys with a capacity of 1,725 students. As part of The Howard Academy Trust, the school is dedicated to enhancing the educational achievements and life chances of its students. The school fosters a disciplined environment that encourages a love of learning, supported by a broad and balanced curriculum designed to cater to diverse abilities and needs.

The school is committed to inclusivity and has been recognised as a Gold Level Rights Respecting School by UNICEF, highlighting its focus on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The ethos of The Howard School is built around core values of hard work, integrity, and kindness, which are integral to the school's culture and community.

In addition to academic success, The Howard School offers a range of extracurricular activities in sports, culture, and adventure, promoting personal development. The mixed Sixth Form prepares students for various pathways, including university courses and apprenticeships in fields such as medicine, law, and the arts.

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Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1725
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2014-09-30
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1725
2024-09-11 1725
2023-09-11 1725
2022-09-11 1725
2021-09-11 1725
2020-09-11 1725

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