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The Howard School

Gillingham · Medway · ME8 0BX. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Good
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: 45.2
English & maths 9–4: 64%

Ofsted publication date: 27/01/2022. Open Ofsted report

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What is The Howard School's Ofsted rating?

The Howard School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 27/01/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are The Howard School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 45.2. English and maths 9–4: 64%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is The Howard School?

The Howard School is in Gillingham (ME8 0BX), Medway. URN 141466.

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s. About this inspection This school is part of The Howard Academy Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer (CEO), Owen McColgan, and overseen by a board of trustees, chaired by Dan MacDonald. Inspectors carried out…

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The Howard School
URN: 141466
Local authority: Medway
Town: Gillingham
Postcode: ME8 0BX
Ofsted overall: Good (27/01/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/141466/
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