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William Howard School

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William Howard School

Longtown Road, Brampton, CA8 1AR

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Pupils
1,303
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.5%
Attainment 8
45.0
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.6%
Basics 9-5
42.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.6%
EBacc APS
4.12
EBacc 9-5
21.2%
EBacc 9-4
28.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.12
A*-A Grades
15.2%
A*-B Grades
37.1%
AAB+ %
13.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 85 students entered

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About William Howard School

William Howard School is a secondary school in Brampton, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. The school has around 1,303 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Longtown Road, Brampton, CA8 1AR | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for William Howard School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about William Howard School

What is William Howard School's Ofsted rating?
William Howard School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are William Howard School's latest exam results?
William Howard School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is William Howard School located?
William Howard School is a secondary school in Brampton, Cumberland (CA8 1AR).
How many pupils attend William Howard School?
William Howard School has around 1,303 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare William Howard School with other schools?
View William Howard School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cumberland.