Howden is a small 11-16 school serving its community in the East Riding, with just over 700 students on roll. As part of The Consortium Academy Trust, we are ambitious about the future – creating learning environments and excellence in teaching and learning that provide our children and young people with the best chance at a successful future.
At Howden we set and maintain high standards and expectations in terms of teaching, aspirations, behaviour and appearance. We believe that all young people have a right to a high-quality educational experience, which provides the appropriate conditions for learning and helps them to achieve their full potential.
Mrs Tester, Headteacher


Y6 The Traitors are coming to Howden School. Not your average Open Evening. Not a guided tour. This is a mission. Hunt for hidden clues. Complete The Howden Trials. Unmask the Traitor. Will your family crack the mystery before time runs out? Howden School Y6 Open Evening – 2027 . 1.10.26. 4pm.
Celebrating our Maths stars of the week
Another brilliant week in English!
When we first heard that our former student Liv was planning to row the Atlantic Ocean, we instantly wanted to support her in any which way that we could. More than three years in the making, and somehow tonight was the night to say farewell to Liv and finally present her with our contribution of £3,000 to Just Row With It and their incredible challenge. A huge well done to our students and school charity, A Shining Light, for getting behind the project with such enthusiasm. She's not departing just yet, and we've got plenty more updates to come in school and online, but it is goodbye for now as she sensibly plans to have a little hibernation period before heading out with the rest of the team to make sure she's fighting fit on the start line. Liv, we're incredibly proud of you and you've absolutely got this
Year 11 Mock Preparation Day Our Year 11 students spent the day working with leaders from English, Maths and Science, receiving expert guidance to help them prepare for their upcoming mock examinations. Throughout the day, students were equipped with high-quality revision strategies, exam techniques, and subject-specific tips to boost their confidence and performance. They were also treated to snacks and drinks to keep them focused and energised. We were delighted to welcome Evie Mae Stevenson, from The Parental Imprisonment Collective and Dead Clever Girls Project to speak to the students. A fantastic day of preparation, support, and aspiration as our Year 11s continue striving for excellence!
Congratulations to our U15 Boys Football team. They overcame a physical Armthorpe side to triumph 4-2 on penalties in the end after the match had originally finished all square at 1-1 with Leo grabbing the goal in regular time. Shoutout to Harry for his penalty save too before captain Max stepped up with the decisive kick. Onto the next round of the ESFA National Cup boys!
It was great to see so many of our Year 11s making such a positive start to their English revision after school today!
Good luck this afternoon to Mr Gardiner and our school charity, A Shining Light, they are nominated in the Fundraiser category of this year's BBC Make A Difference Awards.
Our sports fixtures start again this week with football taking centre stage; Monday - y7,8,9 and 10 boys all travel to Market Weighton in the 1st Round of the East Riding Cup Wednesday- y9 boys host Hymers in the 1st Round of the ESFA National Cup Thursday - y10 boys play away at Armthorpe Academy also in Round 1 of the National Cup Good luck to all players involved