School Closed (Friday, 24 January)
Dear Parents/ Carers Due to the severe weather conditions caused by Storm Eowyn, we have made the decision to close the school today (Friday, 24th…
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Teachers’ higher expectations have a positive impact on the progress of pupils across the curriculum (Ofsted 2019)
The guidance and support provided for pupils, particularly for their emotional health and well-being, are of the highest quality (Ofsted 2019)
Pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education, employment and training (Ofsted 2019)
Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and enjoy the many opportunities to develop their leadership skills and support the local community (Ofsted 2019)
Pupils from a wide geographic area and different backgrounds come together well (Ofsted 2019)
Recent News and Events
Standing Out From the Flock
Year 12 student Grace received this week’s Headteacher’s Award. Grace has demonstrated the highest level of commitment to developing her character by undertaking a wide…
Alumna of the Month (January 2025)
Our Alumna of the Month is Rosie Moore. Rosie’s journey since leaving William Howard School in 2013 is a powerful testament to the value of…
Presentation Evening Celebrations
Our annual Presentation Evening, where the previous year’s exam achievements are celebrated, was held at Carlisle Cathedral on Thursday 9th January. Our guest speaker this…
Weekly Sports Round-Up (17 January 2025)
Cross Country 24 WHS students represented Carlisle District at the Cumbria County Cross Country Championships on Wednesday, 15th January. The top 16 students are then…
Headteacher’s Award for Resilient Student
Well done to Year 9 student Georgia Mallinson who received a Headteacher’s Award this week for her resilience and focus on her work. Georgia constantly…
Students Secure Dream Placements
Congratulations to Grace Little and Anastasiia Svystun for securing prestigious placements through the Centre for Leadership Performance, Dream Placement scheme. Being selected from hundreds of…
Sixth Form Information Evening
Our Sixth Form Information Evening for September 2025 Admissions was held on 15th January 2025. If you were not able to attend but would like more information about our Sixth Form, please call Natalie Nicholls (Head of Sixth Form) on 016977 45779 or email. For more information about our Sixth Form, please visit: Sixth Form…
