Positive Role Model Receives Headteacher’s Award
Sixth Form student Sasha received this week’s Headteacher’s Award. Sasha is an exceptional student who consistently demonstrates the highest standards in all aspects of her…
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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
Exploring How the Romans Changed Britain
At the end of last half term, groups of Year 7 historians took a closer look at how the Romans changed Britain, with visits to Vindolanda Roman Fort and the Roman Army Museum. The trips provided an opportunity for the students to develop their investigative skills and learn outside of the classroom as part of…
Sports Round Up (23rd October 2026)
A Fantastic Start to the Hockey Season After several match cancellations, WHS Junior and Inter hockey teams played their first matches of the season on…
Taking Pride in Learning
This week’s Headteacher’s Award goes to Skye in Year 11. Skye is an excellent example of what it means to take real pride and responsibility…
Checkmates
On Thursday afternoon, we were delighted to welcome pupils from Caldew School for a friendly chess tournament. Eighteen enthusiastic players represented WHS, competing in teams of seven with several reserves. An hour was filled with exciting matches, excellent sportsmanship and plenty of impressive play. The students thoroughly enjoyed the event. Overall, WHS secured a fantastic…
Showing Respect For Local History
On Wednesday 21st October, students attended the annual Capon Tree memorial service to mark the 281st anniversary of the brutal execution of six Jacobite soldiers…
Sports Round Up (16th October 2026)
Year 8 Rugby The Year 8 rugby team enjoyed two competitive fixtures last week, facing Central Academy on Tuesday and Caldew School on Thursday. Tuesday…
Students Show Racism the Red Card
WHS joined schools and organisations across the country today, in Showing Racism the Red Card. The day’s anti-racism message closely links to our core school value of Respect, and one of our core behaviours ‘Valuing Difference’. Throughout the day, students had an opportunity to consider the importance of respecting others, celebrating difference and challenging racism,…
