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

Year 11s Explore Future Career Possibilities

Year 11 and Sixth Form students explored their future options at today’s Careers Morning at William Howard School, meeting local employers, training providers and universities to learn about further study, apprenticeships and career pathways. Students also enjoyed talks on animal careers and conservation, meeting owls and reptiles, alongside sessions on mental health, planning a gap…

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A Magical Start to Year 7 House Life

Year 7 students discovered their new Houses in a Harry Potter style sorting ceremony on Tuesday morning. Once it was established which House they belonged to – Eden, Talkin, Gelt or Vindolanda – the Year Group took on nine indoor and outdoor challenges, supported by our fantastic Student Leadership Team. After a morning of teamwork,…

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