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)

Recent News and Events

Farewell to a WHS Legend

After an outstanding 28 years at William Howard School, we bid farewell to Sarah Ledger as she embraces retirement this summer. During her time here, Ms Ledger has changed countless lives through her work as an English Teacher, Director of Learning, and as a valued colleague. Ms Ledger joined William Howard in 1998 as a…

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A Celebration of Our Students Qualities

Celebration Assemblies were held this week for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12, where students’ contributions, hard work in their subjects, and participation in extracurricular activities were recognised and celebrated. Special awards were also presented to three outstanding students from each year group who embody our three core values: respect, responsibility and resilience. In…

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Ending on a High Note With Summer Concerts

Hot on the heels of the brilliant Brickyard gig, our musicians had another great night at the Summer Concert on Monday. WHS Choir, Orchestra and Rock Bands were joined by pupils from eight local primary schools (Lanercost, Brampton, Crosby-on-Eden, Warwick Bridge, Fir Ends, Longtown, Gilsland and Castle Carrock). Director of Performing Arts, Mrs Cooper commented:…

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Young Designers Hold Enterprise Fair

Year 8 students from the Dragons’ Den class (Character Curriculum) held their own Enterprise Fair during breaktime this morning. They proudly presented for sale a range of products they have designed and made themselves, including 3D printed items, personalised keyrings, tote bags and jewellery.

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An Overnight Adventure at Talkin Tarn

Once school had finished on Friday, students from the Year 8 Outdoor Learning class (Character Curriculum) set off on their end of term expedition, carrying all their gear for an overnight stay at Talkin Tarn. The expedition was the culmination of weeks of planning to get ready and prepared for the trip. With tents, cooking…

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