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

Taking a Risk For Innovative Lessons

During Cumbria Education Trust’s “Be the best you can be week”, students are given the chance to really push, challenge and express themselves. Here at WHS, our teaching staff have also been challenged to “take a risk”, this week. It has been exciting to see how staff are using different teaching and learning methods to…

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Students Exceed Expectations on 30-Mile Challenge

An energetic team of fourteen students and seven staff from William Howard School took on the annual WHS Mountain Runners Charity Challenge on Saturday, 5th July. This year, the team stayed closer to home and after running 30 miles along Hadrian’s Wall finished the challenge on the front steps of school. The charity was chosen…

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Reading in Comfort

There was a lovely atmosphere in school on Friday, 4th July with this term’s ‘Get Cosy and Read Day’ when everyone was invited to wear comfortable clothes and enjoy getting lost in their books. Get Cosy and Read continues to celebrate reading for pleasure, and there were plenty of enjoyable activities for students and staff…

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Celebrating Our Sports Stars

It was a fantastic evening at the Sports Award Ball on Thursday, 3rd July – our PE Department’s annual celebration of dedication, teamwork, and sporting achievement. The special event included prize-giving, an evening meal, disco and 360 selfie camera. Huge congratulations go to all the winners and every student who has represented William Howard School…

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A Taste of Sixth Form

From 1st to 3rd July, WHS hosted its Step Up to Sixth Form programme, welcoming students for three days of preparation, exploration, and inspiration. The event brought together our current Year 11 students along with new starters joining us from other schools. The programme featured a full timetable of subject taster sessions, allowing students to…

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