Festive celebrations took place at lunchtime today at a gathering to thank our incredible student leaders for their outstanding contribution to William Howard School this year. In every role – Head and Deputy Head Students, Student Heads of House, Prefects, House Council, Sports Leaders and Open Spaces Leaders – our students have embodied the school…
DetailsIt 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…
DetailsA group of students and staff attended our Open Spaces Awards Dinner at Skitby House on Wednesday evening. It was a wonderful way to recognise the hard work and dedication of the Open Spaces team throughout the last 12 months. Together, they relaxed in the beautiful evening sunshine and enjoyed a delicious two course meal.…
DetailsWe are immensely proud to share the findings of our recent Ofsted inspection, which took place on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June 2025. The final report celebrates the school’s strong sense of community, its commitment to academic excellence, and the outstanding personal development opportunities available to students. Inspectors praised the unique culture of the…
DetailsToday we share the exciting news of our school’s improved GCSE results this year. We have witnessed firsthand the remarkable dedication and hard work our students have displayed from the very start of the academic year. These results are not just numbers on a page; they represent the countless hours of effort, perseverance, and determination…
DetailsAs members of Cumberland Youth Council, two of our Year 8 students, Phoebe and Abigail Story, suggested to Ms Pigdon that William Howard School should take part in Odd Socks Day. So, students and staff were asked to wear their wackiest socks to school on Tuesday 12 November. Prizes were awarded for the most innovative…
DetailsWe are delighted to share the outstanding achievements of our Year 11 students in this year’s GCSE results. This was an exceptional year group, and their calibre has truly shone through in their outcomes. Achieving 63 Grade 9s and 132 Grade 8s is no small feat and is a clear reflection of the academic excellence…
DetailsTo celebrate the return of Dr Who on Saturday night, and the 60th Anniversary of the first programme being broadcast in 1963, our two Dr Who clubs met for a special quiz on Friday lunchtime. The quiz was put together by Gemma, presented by Landon and won by our Year 10 team. They even beat…
DetailsThis year, the Chinese/Lunar New Year is observed on Saturday, 10 February, so we celebrated in our canteen and library this week to welcome in the Year of the Dragon. The canteen was decorated to celebrate the occasion with a special menu for the students to enjoy, including: Sweet and sour chicken, Chinese chicken curry, Chinese mushroom,…
DetailsWe celebrated all things autumnal today with a bustling Harvest Festival. It proved a wonderful way for Year 7 students to engage with local agriculture and learn about sustainability. The range of activities – from exploring animal habitats and crafts, to visiting the ‘pumpkin patch’- made for a memorable afternoon. Year 8 Enterprise students were…
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