Innovative Winners Impress With Water Safety Project

Huge congratulations to our incredibly inventive Year 8 team who won the 2026 Cumbria Education Trust Innovate Competition held at The Whitehaven Academy on Thursday. Their innovative design—a water safety device that automatically inflates on impact to help prevent drowning—stood out for its creativity, ingenuity, and real-world potential. Their proud Design Technology Teacher, Mrs Twentyman…

Headteacher’s Award for Student With Exceptional Commitment to Learning

In recognition of her exceptional commitment to her learning and her outstanding personal qualities, Rebecca in Year 8 was proudly presented with the Headteacher’s Award this week. Rebecca consistently challenges herself to be the very best she can be, demonstrating a maturity and determination that sets her apart. Her dedication to academic excellence in History…

Preparing For Sixth Form

Starting from Tuesday 20th June, we welcomed our Year 11 students and those joining us from other schools for our three-day Step Up to Sixth Form programme. Students were welcomed by Miss Nicholls, Assistant Headteacher – Sixth Form, Mrs Giecco, Student Manager, and Mr Connolly, who will take up the role of Director of Learning…

Inspirational Wordsworth Workshops

Our Year 7 students took part in an engaging and inspiring workshop delivered by Wordsworth House today. During the session, students explored the lives and work of William and Dorothy Wordsworth, gaining valuable insight into the people behind some of Britain’s most celebrated poetry. They also had the unique opportunity to analyse original manuscript reproductions,…

Tickets on Sale for WHS Night of Rock

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music as the talented rock bands of William Howard School take to the stage! Our young musicians will be performing iconic hits from legendary artists including Green Day, Nirvana, Paramore, Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and many more. From timeless rock anthems to energetic…