Recent News and Events

The school has high expectations of pupils’ achievement [and] provides an ambitious curriculum (Ofsted 2025)

Pupils quickly develop a strong feeling of belonging to this school. They are united by their understanding of ‘The William Howard Way’ (Ofsted 2025)

The school provides a comprehensive programme of personal development that prepares pupils well for life in modern society (Ofsted 2025)

Every effort is made to ensure that these pupils [with special educational needs] experience all that the school has to offer (Ofsted 2025)

The calm and purposeful learning environment, together with the plethora of extra-curricular opportunities, has helped to achieve a school that pupils want to attend (Ofsted 2025)

Students Celebrate Railway Heritage Through Music

As part of Railway 200—the nationwide celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway in 2025— our Year 10 Music students are embarking on an exciting creative journey. Thanks to funding secured by the Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership (TVCRP) from train operator Avanti, the students are working with award-winning singer-songwriters Gareth Davies-Jones and…

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Friends Bring the Colour

The school field was full of colour on Sunday 28 September when more than 130 participants took part in the first ever Colour Run organised by the Friends of William Howard School! People of all ages either ran, jogged or walked around the course as the colour flew through the air creating art on every…

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Sixth Form Information Evening

We’re holding our Sixth Form Information Evening on Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5.30pm-7.30pm. Come along and find out about the exciting range of courses and opportunities we offer. Our subject specialists and Sixth Form Student Team will be on hand to give helpful information and guidance to Year 11 students. Your future starts here! For more…

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