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The Howard School

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The Howard School

Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0BX

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Boys
Pupils
1,534
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.7%
Attainment 8
45.2
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.0%
Basics 9-5
33.0%

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
28.9%
EBacc APS
3.86
EBacc 9-5
5.9%
EBacc 9-4
13.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.80
A*-A Grades
3.4%
A*-B Grades
22.0%
AAB+ %
0.0%

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 122 students entered

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About The Howard School

The Howard School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. The school has around 1,534 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Derwent Way, Gillingham, ME8 0BX | More schools in Medway

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Good (predecessor: The Howard School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Howard School

What is The Howard School's Ofsted rating?
The Howard School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Howard School's latest exam results?
The Howard School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Howard School located?
The Howard School is a secondary school in Gillingham, Medway (ME8 0BX).
How many pupils attend The Howard School?
The Howard School has around 1,534 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Howard School with other schools?
View The 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 Medway.