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The Howard School

Academy converter · Gillingham · ME8 0BX

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,471

Local authority

Medway

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Gillingham, Medway, 1,471 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.8%.

Open schools in Gillingham
43
Secondary schools in Gillingham
7
Academies among open schools in Gillingham
70% (30)
Open schools in ME8
18
Secondary in ME8
4
Open schools in Medway LA
117
Secondary in Medway LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GillinghamNear ME8

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Boys
Status
Open
URN
141466

Location

Address
Derwent Way, Rainham
Postcode
ME8 0BX
Town
Gillingham
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,471
Boys / girls
1,426 / 45
School capacity
1,725
Capacity fill
1,471 / 1,725 (85%)
Free school meals
23.8%
FSM pupils
291
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01634388765
Website
https://www.thehoward-that.org.uk/

Official links