The Howard School
URN: 141466 • Gillingham ME8 0BX
Overview
- Name
- The Howard School
- URN
- 141466
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jasbinder Johal (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01634388765
- Website
- Visit The Howard School website
- Address
-
Derwent Way, Gillingham ME8 0BX
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Summary
The Howard School is a boys' secondary academy located in Gillingham, Medway, with a current enrolment of 1,534 students and a capacity of 1,725. The school is part of The Howard Academy Trust and is committed to enhancing the educational achievements and life chances of its students. The school environment is disciplined and inclusive, fostering a culture where every student is valued as an individual.
The curriculum at The Howard School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, ensuring students receive a solid academic foundation while also engaging in personal development opportunities. The school emphasizes hard work, integrity, and kindness, encouraging students to learn from mistakes and contribute positively to their community. The Howard School has been recognized as a Gold Level Rights Respecting School by UNICEF, highlighting its commitment to children's rights.
In addition to academic pursuits, The Howard School offers a variety of extracurricular activities in sports, culture, and adventure, supporting students' holistic development. The successful mixed Sixth Form prepares students for further education and careers in diverse fields, including medicine, law, and the arts.
The curriculum at The Howard School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, ensuring students receive a solid academic foundation while also engaging in personal development opportunities. The school emphasizes hard work, integrity, and kindness, encouraging students to learn from mistakes and contribute positively to their community. The Howard School has been recognized as a Gold Level Rights Respecting School by UNICEF, highlighting its commitment to children's rights.
In addition to academic pursuits, The Howard School offers a variety of extracurricular activities in sports, culture, and adventure, supporting students' holistic development. The successful mixed Sixth Form prepares students for further education and careers in diverse fields, including medicine, law, and the arts.
Useful links
- Local Academy Board (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News/Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Y8 Options Booklet (download)
- Admissions Process (other)
- Policies and Documents (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gillingham School (67.7)
- Rainham Mark Grammar School (67.4)
- Rainham School for Girls (66.1)
- Leigh Academy Rainham (54.9)
- The Robert Napier School (48.7)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1725
- Pupils
- 1534
- Boys
- 1493
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 19.70
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1534 | 1493 | 41 | 1725 | 19.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1533 | 1494 | 39 | 1725 | 16.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1486 | 1465 | 21 | 1725 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1486 | 1465 | 21 | 1725 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1519 | 1487 | 32 | 1725 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1485 | 1450 | 35 | 1725 | 8.90 |
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