Excitement Builds for Holland Sports Tour
Our Year 9 and Year 10 Netball and Football teams are busy preparing for their upcoming sports tour to Holland during the first week of…
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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
DADA Showcase Tickets Now on Sale
Hot on the heels of the fantastic High School Musical production, here’s another chance to enjoy the dazzling talents of our students. The WHS DADA…
Alumni Spotlight (February 2026)
Lizzie McKeown left William Howard School in 2015, taking with her a strong foundation in creativity, curiosity and problem-solving that has shaped her career ever…
Ski and Snowboard Adventures in Austria
A group of students from across the cohorts enjoyed an unforgettable adventure during this year’s Ski Trip to St Johann in Pongau, Salzburg, Austria over the half-term break. Trip Leader Mr Byers praised the students for the way they represented the school throughout the week. “Our students represented the school exceptionally well, both on and…
Year 9 Choosing KS4 Options
It is an exciting time for our Year 9 students to be choosing their GCSEs. We are proud of our curriculum at William Howard and…
Helping Keep Brampton Tidy
Students from William Howard School’s Eco Group recently joined forces with members of the Brampton Litter Picking Team for a community clean-up event. Working together,…
Headteacher’s Award for Committed Musician
This week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Oliver in Year 11. Oliver is a hardworking, exceptionally polite young man whose talent and commitment shine through in…
Immersed in Berlin’s History
Our Year 11s History students had an unforgettable five‑day trip exploring Berlin’s history and culture, during the half term holiday. Miss Nicholls reports… Day One – Berlin bound! Our Year 11 Berlin trip began bright and early on Friday as we departed from school in high spirits, bound for Edinburgh Airport. A shout out for…
