| Type | Foundation school |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Mrs Keiron |
| Chair of Governors | Mr. C. Williamson |
| Specialism | Science |
| Location | Lower Road Effingham, Leatherhead Surrey KT24 5JR England |
| Local authority | Surrey |
| DfE URN | 125247 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1544 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Website | www.howard-of-effingham.surrey.sch.uk |
The Howard of Effingham School is a comprehensive school for boys and girls aged 11–18, with a science specialism.
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It is located in Effingham, near Leatherhead in Surrey, England. There are around 1500 students on roll.[1] The school is successful and over-subscribed, with 1.2 applications per place.
The school holds the following awards: Artsmark Gold (2002); Sportsmark Gold; Investor in People status; DfES achievement award (2002).[2]
It is east of the village of Effingham, next to the sports centre, accessed from the A246, the Guildford to Leatherhead road, and is west of Leatherhead and Fetcham. The school is overseen by the Howard Partnership, who also run Thomas Knyvett College.
The school first opened in 1940 and since then has expanded to include a community sports centre, a purpose-built sixth form block and new specialist science facilities which were built after the school was designated as a science college. The name of the school comes from the Earl of Effingham family, and the Second Lord Howard of Effingham (Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham) who commanded the HMS Ark Royal (1587).
It became a specialist school in 2002.