The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,534
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 19.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jasbinder Johal (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 859m away
St Margaret's Infant School
Primary · 859m away
Thames View Primary School
Primary · 938m away
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Twydall Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Twydall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Twydall Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Howard School a selective school?
No. The Howard School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Howard School?
The Howard School currently has 1,534 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Howard School take?
The Howard School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Howard School?
The Howard School is in Gillingham, ME8 0BX, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Howard School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Howard School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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