Boccia Success for Terrific Trio
Our Boccia team, along with five Sports Leaders, headed to Penrith Leisure Centre on Friday 9th May, for the long-awaited County Boccia Finals. The Leisure…
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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
An Arresting Careers Information Day
A diverse range of employers and training organisations came into school today to give information to our Year 7 and Year 8 students during their careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) day. The visitors included Cumbria Police, who gave the students an array of challenges and even allowed them to try on police kit and…
Weekly Sports Round-up (9 May 2025)
Year 9 & 10 Rounders – WHS vs Caldew School It was a perfect evening on Friday, 9th May for the first rounders fixture of…
VE Day Commemorations
Our cadet members played a big role in our commemorations of today’s 80th anniversary of VE Day. At 10:45am, they accompanied local veterans to our memorial gardens at the front of the school. Here, wreaths were laid, including two that were created by our Sixth Formers with 80 poppies. Head Student Tom Day and Army…
Exceptional Work Ethic Acknowledged With Headteacher’s Award
A Year 9 student described as a super pupil who exemplifies all the key values of William Howard School has been awarded this week’s Headteacher’s…
Encouraging Sports Leaders Run Primary Event
Our astro-turf pitch was a scene of pure joy on Wednesday morning, when young pupils from some of our primary feeder schools came along for a multi-sports activity session. The sun shone and although it was a little breezy, it did not diminish the Reception and Key Stage 1 children’s enthusiasm to participate. We are…
Awesome Adventures at Ogwen Cottage
Early on Monday 28th April, 26 excited Year 10 and Year 12 students set off on their Outward Bound adventure to Ogwen Cottage in stunning Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales. Spirits were high as they embarked on the journey, and after a smooth and easy trip, they arrived ready to begin an action-packed programme. Wasting no time,…
Friendly Football Derby
A gripping Football Derby was held during breaktime today when a Year 11 team took on Sixth Form players. Although there were a number of near scores from both sides, the two 10-minute goalless halves meant the match was decided on penalties. After a tense penalty shoot-out, the Sixth Form team seized a 2-1 victory.…