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

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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Year 7s Delve into Library

This week, our Year 7 students were welcomed to the library to complete their induction. Having now learned all about how the library works, they are ready to make full use of the space and resources alongside the rest of the school. They certainly seemed to enjoy the experience, with over 100 books borrowed during…

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Students Showcase WHS at Year 6 Open Evening

A massive thank you to all the families who came along to our Year 6 Open Evening, we hope you enjoyed the experience as much as we did. The school was certainly buzzing, and it was wonderful to hear all the positive comments from parents and pupils. Along with our dedicated staff, we are immensely…

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