Welcome from the Chief Executive
I am delighted to welcome you to The Howard Academy Trust website. The Howard Academy Trust started in Autumn 2015 and continues to grow. Our overarching aim and vision is for our member schools to deliver an outstanding education for children and young people.
Vision & Values
We aim to create a close knit family of Good and Outstanding schools through partnership, challenge, accountability and support within a cooperative framework, whilst ensuring that
schools within the Trust will retain their unique and individual character. We are truly inclusive and aim to establish the highest expectations for young people and all those who work with them.
Our Community
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8 academies
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5246 pupils
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711 staff
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307 teachers
Our Academies
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The Howard School
The Howard School is a thriving school with a reputation for providing the highest quality educational opportunities for all students.
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Temple Mill Primary School
Temple Mill is a single form entry school with its own onsite Nursery. There are 8 classes in school, from Nursery to Year 6, with have over 200 pupils on roll.
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Deanwood Primary School
Deanwood is a community primary school serving the full primary age range from 4 to 11. At present there are 200 children on roll, organised into seven classes, across the school.
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Miers Court Primary School
Miers Court is a two form entry Primary, proud of their reputation as a friendly and caring place where children are encouraged to be the very best they can in all aspects of school life.
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Thames View Primary School
Thames View is a two-form entry school, and with our Nursery, educate 480 children in a friendly and caring environment.
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Waterfront UTC
Waterfront UTC is a University Technical College, offering a fantastic, unrivalled opportunity for any young person, aged 13-19, wishing to pursue a career in the Construction and Engineering sector.
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The Abbey School
The Abbey School is a non-selective secondary school in the town of Faversham in Kent, United Kingdom.
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Hurstmere School
A popular, non-selective secondary academy for boys aged 11 – 16, serving the local community of Sidcup.
Where you can find us
As a Trust, we currently comprise of Kent secondary and primary schools in Rainham, Gillingham, Strood, Faversham and Sidcup.
Latest News
24/12/02 00:00:002 Dec 2024
Celebrating 10 Years of THAT!
We are thrilled to be marking a huge milestone — 10 years of The Howard Academy Trust! What a journey it has been...
24/11/22 00:00:0022 Nov 2024
Governance Conference
On Friday 22 November, we welcomed our Directors, Local Academy Board Members, Governors and Principals to the Historic...
24/10/10 00:00:0010 Oct 2024
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10th October and this year’s theme is workplace mental health...
24/10/01 00:00:001 Oct 2024
Pupil Parliament
On Tuesday 1st October 2024, Waterfront UTC hosted the Trust’s first Pupil Parliament of this academic year and we...
Happy New Year! We hope you had a fantastic and restful break. We're excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter, packed with all the highlights from an incredible Term 2 across the Trust! In this issue, we're celebrating the outstanding achievements of our schools, including award wins, sporting triumphs, career fairs, fundraising successes, and inspiring classroom learning. Plus, we're marking 10 years of THAT and shining a light on the amazing work of our Central Team behind the scenes. Don't miss out – click the link below to dive in and read the full newsletter! https://www.thatrust.org.uk/_site/data/files/documents/newsletters/202425/3BF265EAEFB8192180DBB912A67C7C14.pdf Catch up with our Newsletter archive here: https://www.thatrust.org.uk/newsletters
The Howard Academy Trust - Central Team are seeking to appoint a Payroll & Pensions Officer, to start from January 2025. For more information please visit Kent Teach via the link below: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=141381
Merry Christmas from The Howard Academy Trust! As we approach the festive season, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to all our staff, pupils, and their families for their incredible hard work, dedication, and support throughout the year. 2024 has been a year full of achievements, challenges, and growth, and each of you has contributed to making this year special. Whether in the classroom, in our communities, or behind the scenes, your efforts make The Howard Academy Trust a place where everyone can thrive. As we head into the Christmas break, we hope you all enjoy some well-deserved rest, time with loved ones, and the chance to recharge for the exciting year ahead. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Congratulations again to our Christmas Card Competition winner Nubet from Temple Mill Primary School. With warmest regards, The Howard Academy Trust Team
- The Howard School
24/08/22 15:27:4922 Aug 2024
GCSE Results 2024
- The Howard School
24/08/22 15:26:5222 Aug 2024
A-Level Results 2024
- The Howard School
24/04/16 15:05:3716 Apr 2024
Keen Photographers
- The Howard School
24/04/16 15:04:1616 Apr 2024
K'Nex Competition
- The Howard School
24/04/16 15:03:3216 Apr 2024
Top Readers
- The Howard School
24/04/16 15:02:4716 Apr 2024
Tread Lightly Podcast
- Temple Mill Primary School
24/05/20 12:41:2720 May 2024
Officially Rated "Good"
- Temple Mill Primary School
24/03/14 11:17:3814 Mar 2024
Larkin Farm Visit
- Temple Mill Primary School
24/03/14 11:16:2914 Mar 2024
Holiday Eco Challenge
- Temple Mill Primary School
24/03/14 11:15:1714 Mar 2024
Slingshot Cars
- Temple Mill Primary School
24/01/03 11:42:183 Jan 2024
Reptile Visit
- Temple Mill Primary School
24/03/14 11:14:2314 Mar 2024
Victorian Day
- Deanwood Primary School
24/04/22 12:50:2422 Apr 2024
Deanwood Rated "Good" by Ofsted
- Deanwood Primary School
24/04/15 15:28:1015 Apr 2024
Our Welcoming Environment
- Deanwood Primary School
24/04/15 15:26:5315 Apr 2024
Sand Donation
- Deanwood Primary School
24/04/15 15:26:1315 Apr 2024
Reading Week 2024
- Deanwood Primary School
24/01/03 11:06:173 Jan 2024
A New Place to Read
- Deanwood Primary School
24/01/03 11:05:053 Jan 2024
Our New Music Room
- Miers Court Primary School
24/04/16 14:42:1616 Apr 2024
It IS Rocket Science!
- Miers Court Primary School
24/04/16 14:40:0616 Apr 2024
Book Week 2024
- Miers Court Primary School
24/04/16 14:40:5416 Apr 2024
Roman Day
- Miers Court Primary School
24/04/16 14:43:3216 Apr 2024
Young Voices 2024
- Miers Court Primary School
24/01/03 11:27:403 Jan 2024
KS2 Playground Updates
- Miers Court Primary School
24/01/03 11:26:323 Jan 2024
Lasting Gift Fundraiser
- Thames View Primary School
24/04/16 14:48:0516 Apr 2024
Book Sculptures
- Thames View Primary School
24/04/16 14:48:5316 Apr 2024
Fernham Homes Visit
- Thames View Primary School
24/04/16 14:51:0416 Apr 2024
Therapy Dog Awards
- Thames View Primary School
24/01/03 11:48:163 Jan 2024
Christmas Arrives at Thames View
- Thames View Primary School
24/01/03 11:49:123 Jan 2024
Becky Adlington Visits
- Thames View Primary School
24/01/03 11:53:063 Jan 2024
MC Grammar
- Waterfront UTC
24/04/16 14:54:2816 Apr 2024
Rotary Tournament
- Waterfront UTC
24/04/16 14:53:4216 Apr 2024
Women in Engineering
- Waterfront UTC
24/04/16 14:56:1116 Apr 2024
Employer Business Breakfast
- Waterfront UTC
24/01/02 15:47:012 Jan 2024
Careers Fair
- Waterfront UTC
24/01/02 15:38:332 Jan 2024
Golden Tickets
- Waterfront UTC
24/01/02 15:25:502 Jan 2024
New Library