Eco Club Show Care For Local Environment
Our hardworking Eco Club members carried out a litter pick in Brampton town centre last Thursday. We hope their efforts helped make the local community…
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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
Sports Round Up (6th November 2026)
Cross Country It was a fantastic Wednesday afternoon, in the sunshine at Sedbergh for the North West region of the ESAA Cross Country Cup. Our students’ attitude, enthusiasm and effort was outstanding! The six girls, who had qualified as a team to represent WHS, performed to their best against 60 other competitors. The undulating 2.4km…
Talkin House Appeal Delivers for Local Foodbank
Thank you to everyone who generously donated items for our latest appeal led by Talkin House. Student Heads of Talkin House, Brooke and Oliver packed…
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…
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…
