Chemists Achieve Brilliant Results
Huge congratulations go to three of our Year 12 chemists who achieved brilliant results in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge recently. Elora attained gold – top…
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The school has high expectations of pupils’ achievement [and] provides an ambitious curriculum (Ofsted 2025)
Pupils quickly develop a strong feeling of belonging to this school. They are united by their understanding of ‘The William Howard Way’ (Ofsted 2025)
The school provides a comprehensive programme of personal development that prepares pupils well for life in modern society (Ofsted 2025)
Every effort is made to ensure that these pupils [with special educational needs] experience all that the school has to offer (Ofsted 2025)
The calm and purposeful learning environment, together with the plethora of extra-curricular opportunities, has helped to achieve a school that pupils want to attend (Ofsted 2025)
Recent News and Events
Year 10 Look Sharp for Trial Interviews
Our Year 10 students took an exciting step towards their future careers by taking part in mock interviews with a fantastic range of local employers and organisations. They also explored their post-16 options through inspiring talks from colleges, training providers, employers, and the Royal Navy. A huge thank you to all of our visitors, including…
Historians’ Packed Berlin Tour
34 enthused Year 9 and 10 students were accompanied by Mr Campbell, Mr Trewhitt, Mr McGrath and Ms Cockburn headed to Berlin on Monday 29 June for a packed programme, soaking up culture, cuisine, and, of course, history! DAY 1 – The students were treated to a guided tour of Berlin’s Jewish Museum, exploring themes…
Innovative Winners Impress With Water Safety Project
Huge congratulations to our incredibly inventive Year 8 team who won the 2026 Cumbria Education Trust Innovate Competition held at The Whitehaven Academy on Thursday. Their innovative design—a water safety device that automatically inflates on impact to help prevent drowning—stood out for its creativity, ingenuity, and real-world potential. Their proud Design Technology Teacher, Mrs Twentyman…
Headteacher’s Award for Student With Exceptional Commitment to Learning
In recognition of her exceptional commitment to her learning and her outstanding personal qualities, Rebecca in Year 8 was proudly presented with the Headteacher’s Award…
Preparing For Sixth Form
Starting from Tuesday 20th June, we welcomed our Year 11 students and those joining us from other schools for our three-day Step Up to Sixth Form programme. Students were welcomed by Miss Nicholls, Assistant Headteacher – Sixth Form, Mrs Giecco, Student Manager, and Mr Connolly, who will take up the role of Director of Learning…
Inspirational Wordsworth Workshops
Our Year 7 students took part in an engaging and inspiring workshop delivered by Wordsworth House today. During the session, students explored the lives and work of William and Dorothy Wordsworth, gaining valuable insight into the people behind some of Britain’s most celebrated poetry. They also had the unique opportunity to analyse original manuscript reproductions,…
Tickets on Sale for WHS Night of Rock
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music as the talented rock bands of William Howard School take to the stage! Our young musicians will…
