William Howard School, Brampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
William Howard School creates a welcoming, purposeful environment where pupils from different backgrounds feel they belong. Teachers explain concepts clearly and check understanding before moving on, helping pupils develop strong knowledge. The school combines academic rigor with excellent personal development, offering something for everyone from young philosophers to unusual sports like table cricket.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum with diverse subjects including archaeology, forensics and outdoor learning that broadens pupils' awareness
- Effective teaching that helps pupils build deep knowledge and produce high-quality work
- Strong personal development programme preparing pupils for life in modern society, including careers guidance
- Inclusive approach ensuring pupils with SEND access the full curriculum with necessary support
- Positive school culture where pupils feel supported and encouraged to make better choices after mistakes
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers in key stage 3 subjects lack clarity about the most important knowledge pupils should remember, affecting how well understanding builds over time
- Reading support for some pupils in key stage 4 is underdeveloped, leaving a small number without timely help
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Young philosophers, table cricket, year group common rooms, sixth form reading support, open spaces animal care group
William Howard School has successfully maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. Pupils develop a strong sense of belonging and benefit from an ambitious curriculum paired with high expectations for achievement.
At a Glance
18.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
133 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
58
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
1,312 pupils
1,462 capacity
150 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Brampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brampton
Admissions Demand - Cumberland
Places available
3,150
Applications
2,811
Got 1st preference
97.2%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Secondary admissions across Cumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.93357%
Overall absence
22.61307%
Persistent absence
1,194
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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