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 6 Pupils Welcomed to WHS

We were delighted to welcome in our new cohort of students for their ‘Stepping up to William Howard School’ induction day. It was a chance for the Year 6 pupils to experience a school day at WHS and meet their new form tutors and other key staff. They learnt about ‘The William Howard Way’ and made…

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A Evening Full of Prom Glamour

Year 11 celebrated in style on the hottest day of the year – possibly the century – at Garden at Eden on Thursday night. 194 students pulled out the stops, dressed to the max and arriving in every imaginable vehicle. From Ferraris and Porsches to Harleys and wagons – with the traditional tractor convoy ending…

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Energy Created by Taking a Risk

After the success of last year’s “Take a Risk” week, our teachers once again embraced the challenge of trying innovative, quirky ways to teach the curriculum throughout the week. The wide range of activities created a fantastic energy around school. In Mr Green’s Year 8 DT lesson, students took the task of programming outside. They…

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Water Safety Message

Powerful water safety messages were given to all our students today. Members of the Royal Lifesaving Society and Carlisle East Fire Station presented the special assemblies to remind everyone about the dangers of open water and what do you if they or their friends get into difficulty. With this week’s record temperatures, the message is…

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Sports Awards Ball Tickets on Sale

Pre-release tickets are now available for the sports event of the year… our Sports Award Ball. Students who have regularly attended extra-curricular sports clubs or have represented the school have priority for ticket sales. Ticket sales will be open to all students on Thursday 11th June. Tickets are £25 (includes food and after awards party)…

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