William Howard School
William Howard School is a secondary located in Cumberland, CA8 1AR. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,346 pupils on roll.
William Howard School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Cumberland
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1462
Number of Pupils: 1346
Number of Boys: 688
Number of Girls: 658
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 17.6
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-22
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2019-05-20
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Pigdon
Phone: 01697745700
Website: http://www.williamhoward.cumbria.sch.uk
Location: Longtown Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about William Howard School
What is the Ofsted rating of William Howard School?
William Howard School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does William Howard School admit?
William Howard School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is William Howard School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
William Howard School is a mixed school.
What type of school is William Howard School?
William Howard School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near William Howard School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around William Howard School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near William Howard School?
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