Is Highworth Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 January 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Highworth Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Highworth Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 69.2 (England: 46.2). 92.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Highworth Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Highworth Grammar School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Highworth Grammar School

Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD

Local ranking8th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1520

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 14 January 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 14 January 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 69.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 92.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 99.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 220

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 99.0%
Continued in education: 99.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Higher education: 70.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 19.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

40.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

39.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

216

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 18.1% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 453

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1543
Boys: 91 (6%)
Girls: 1462 (94%)
Capacity: 1520 (102% full)
SEND: 7.5%
FSM Eligible: 8.3%
EAL: 29.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.3%
SEN Support: 7.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 88.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,363/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 58.0%
Asian Other: 9.5%
Asian Indian: 6.0%
White Other: 5.7%
Black African: 5.1%
Mixed Other: 4.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.3%
Asian Chinese: 1.3%

58.0%

White British

9.5%

Asian Other

6.0%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01233624910

office@highworth.kent.sch.uk

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Maidstone Road

Ashford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 136379
UKPRN: 10032347
Establishment No.: 4092
Trust: HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST

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