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The Howard School

Derwent Way, Gillingham, ME8 0BX
Part of: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Howard School
Gillingham, ME8 0BX
1,534 Pupils
1,725 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
19.70% FSM %
1,493 Boys
41 Girls
About The Howard School

Located in Gillingham (ME8 0BX), The Howard School is a boys-only Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Medway.

It has 1,534 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,725. Current headteacher: Jasbinder Johal.

Data for The Howard School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Gillingham and Rainham
Ward Rainham South West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2014
UKPRN 10047641
URN 141466
Data Last Updated 20-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Joanne Matthews Chair of Local Governing Body 23/09/2025 23/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Phillipson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2021 — N/A
Mr Mark Davis Local Governor 24/06/2024 24/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Funnell Local Governor 08/05/2024 08/05/2028 Elected by parents
Jeff Hills Local Governor 26/06/2025 26/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Zahid Hussain Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jasbinder Johal Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Joanna Matthews Local Governor 25/03/2024 25/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Zeldine Morris Local Governor 19/01/2023 19/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Catherine Reid Local Governor 15/11/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mia Watson Local Governor 12/03/2025 12/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Jack Woodley Local Governor 08/05/2024 08/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Rainham School for Girls
0.14 km • Gillingham
Other
Rainham Mark Grammar School
0.84 km • Gillingham
Other
St Margaret's Infant School
0.86 km • Gillingham
Other
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
0.86 km • Gillingham
Other
Thames View Primary School
0.94 km • Gillingham
Other
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
1.01 km • Gillingham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Howard School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Gillingham, Medway.
The Howard School has 1,534 pupils, with a capacity of 1,725.
The Howard School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Howard School is: Non-selective.
The Head of School at The Howard School is Mr Jasbinder Johal.
The Howard School is at Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0BX, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Howard School: Has a sixth form.
The Howard School is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mr Jasbinder Johal
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 0BX
01634388765
www.thehoward-that.org.uk/
Location
ME8 0BX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141466
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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