The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–20
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 993
- Capacity
- 84%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Ashley Currie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
East Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe T3 School
Independent · 497m away
Victoria Road Primary School
Primary · 807m away
The North School
Secondary · 818m away
The Norton Knatchbull School
Secondary · 912m away
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 981m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Highworth Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Phoenix Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ashford School?
Ashford School currently has 993 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashford School take?
Ashford School caters for pupils aged 0 to 20.
Where is Ashford School?
Ashford School is in Ashford, TN24 8PB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ashford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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