Dear Parents I would like to say a big thank you for your support during our recent Ofsted inspection. The kind messages and encouragement shared with staff over the two days were very much appreciated and helped contribute to the positive atmosphere across the school. Our students conducted themselves with excellence throughout, representing our school…
DetailsTwo perfectly mannered ponies were the focus of our animal encounters session after school on Thursday, 5 June. Year 7 student Phoebe and her mum Julie brought along two of their ponies, ‘Dobbie’ and ‘Magic’, who seemed to revel in the attention. They stood perfectly quiet for the thorough grooming and petting they received. Phoebe…
DetailsWe recently thanked Dr John Storr, the outgoing Chair of our Local Advisory Board (LAB), by naming our medical room The Dr John Storr Medical Room in honour of his dedication to William Howard School. Dr Storr served as Vice Chair of the WHS LAB from 2015 before becoming Chair in March 2019. After seven…
DetailsWe were delighted to welcome guests today for the official unveiling of a fabulous new artwork in our reception area. It was an honour to have Julie Minns MP join us to cut the ribbon and reveal the piece. The specially commissioned illustration features William Howard School nestled amongst beloved Brampton landmarks. Created by local…
DetailsThe autumn term is the time when we invite students to apply for the position of Student Librarian. This year, as in previous years, the high quality of applications made the selection process very difficult, and we appreciate the effort and interest shown by all who applied. We are pleased to confirm that our new…
DetailsOur beautiful new Sensory Room was officially opened on Wednesday by Tony Parrini from Brampton and Longtown Rotary. During his visit, Tony spoke with several students about what the Rotary do and explained how, with support from Rotary International, they contributed a generous donation towards the development of the space. This funding has enabled many…
DetailsYear 12 students took part in a Prefect Selection Day today, working with Miss Nicholls and members of the Sixth Form Leadership Team. The students who had applied for Prefect roles (including Community, Academic, Extra-Curricular, Sport and Media roles) immersed themselves in a range of activities designed to take them out of their comfort zones…
DetailsOur wonderful students who attend the inclusive sports clubs and represent our school at sports competitions and festivals are members of ‘Team Inspire’. We’re very proud of all these students, and as the team’s name suggests, they are truly inspirational. On Thursday last week, members of the team got together with the staff who support them…
DetailsThis year, we’ve been excited to launch a brand-new literacy curriculum for our Year 7 students. Separate from their English lessons, this programme gives students the opportunity to explore a wide range of literacy skills in creative and engaging ways that support learning across all subjects. While knowledge and skill development are central to the…
DetailsWe are excited to launch a brand-new, research-driven approach to independent study for Years 7–9: Get Ahead Tasks (GAT) and Revision Activities. This is more than just a change of name from “homework” – it is a fresh mindset. Our aim is to help every student revisit, consolidate, and extend their learning while building the…
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