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The Howard School
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.6 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,534
Capacity
1,725
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE Attainment, where it ranks in the top 53% nationally. While 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, with only 33% reaching grade 5 or above. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for secondary education, though prospective parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 29%.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.7%
Black African9.6%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.36371, 0.59228 · ME8 0BX
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN141466
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thehoward-that.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Howard School rated by Ofsted?
The Howard School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2013.
Is The Howard School a good school?
The Howard School scores 44.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Howard School in GCSEs?
The Howard School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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