The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,559
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- TOWERS SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Billings (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Towers School and Sixth Form Centre a selective school?
No. Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Towers School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre currently has 1,559 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Towers School and Sixth Form Centre take?
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is in Ashford, TN24 9AL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Towers School and Sixth Form Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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