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The Howard School

Medway, ME8 0BXSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
Progress 8
+0.24
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
241 1st-choice / 246 places
Ranking
#988
of 3,141 nationally

About The Howard School

The Howard School, a boys' secondary in Medway, stands out for its strong academic performance relative to the local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.24 is significantly above the Medway average of -0.1, meaning pupils here make about a quarter of a grade more progress per subject than the typical student in the area. This places the school 7th out of 18 schools in the local authority rankings, putting it in the top 40% of Medway secondaries. The school's Attainment 8 score of 42.5 and the fact that 59.7% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and maths (the basics 9-4 measure) further underline its solid academic standing. While it doesn't match the top grammar schools in the area, it clearly outperforms the typical Medway state school, making it a strong choice for families seeking a non-selective boys' school with proven results.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterNone
AddressDerwent Way, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 0BX
HeadteacherJasbinder Johal
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils1,534
Free School Meals (FSM)19.7%
School Capacity1,534 / 1,725 (89% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolICT SuiteLibraryDining HallTheatreAstro TurfMusic RoomsScience LabsGymnasiumSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

BasketballCross CountrySwimmingRugbyDanceTennisMartial ArtsBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubChoirDramaFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Howard School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.