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The Howard School

Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0BX

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.646.4
2023/2442.546.4
2024/2545.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.240.00
2023/24+0.240.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Rainham School for Girls
0.14 km away · Academy converter
Good
Rainham Mark Grammar School
0.84 km away · Academy converter
Good
Leigh Academy Rainham
2.21 km away · Free schools
Good
Will Adams Academy
2.46 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Good
The Robert Napier School
2.67 km away · Academy sponsor led
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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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