Ashford academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 24 schools in Ashford, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 195Highworth Grammar SchoolAshford · Academy Secondary70.8 Attainment 8 · 1,553 students
- 291St Michael Catholic Primary School & NurseryAshford · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 482 students
- 390The Norton Knatchbull SchoolAshford · Academy Secondary67.3 Attainment 8 · 1,348 students
- 483Pluckley Church of England Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 82 students
- 575Smarden Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
- 673The Echelford Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 612 students
- 772Finberry Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 867Charing Church of England Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 963St Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 1063Furley Park Primary AcademyAshford · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 504 students
- 1158East Stour Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 385 students
- 1257Godinton Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 1355Kingsnorth Church of England Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 1452Hamstreet Primary AcademyAshford · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 1543Kennington Church of England AcademyAshford · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 355 students
- 1640Beaver Green Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 483 students
- 1735The North SchoolAshford · Academy Secondary41.1 Attainment 8 · 1,237 students
- 1830Towers School and Sixth Form CentreAshford · Academy Secondary40.6 Attainment 8 · 1,538 students
- 1930The John Wallis Church of England AcademyAshford · Academy All-through30.6 Attainment 8 · 1,650 students
- 2029Chilmington Green Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
- 2125Meadhurst Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 470 students
- 2224Thomas Knyvett CollegeAshford · Academy Secondary38.6 Attainment 8 · 671 students
- 2318St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, AshfordAshford · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 2410John Mayne Church of England Primary SchoolAshford · Academy Primary27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 94 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highworth Grammar School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 94.7 Top 5% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,553 |
| 2 | St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery Ashford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 90.8 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 482 |
| 3 | The Norton Knatchbull School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 89.9 Top 10% | 67.3 Attainment 8 | 1,348 |
| 4 | Pluckley Church of England Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 83.1 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82 |
| 5 | Smarden Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 74.6 Top 25% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 172 |
| 6 | The Echelford Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 612 |
| 7 | Finberry Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 72.0 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 8 | Charing Church of England Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 67.4 Top 50% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 9 | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 63.0 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 10 | Furley Park Primary Academy Ashford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.8 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 504 |
| 11 | East Stour Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.7 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 385 |
| 12 | Godinton Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.6 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 13 | Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.9 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 14 | Hamstreet Primary Academy Ashford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.5 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 15 | Kennington Church of England Academy Ashford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 43.4 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 355 |
| 16 | Beaver Green Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 39.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 483 |
| 17 | The North School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 34.6 Lower 50% | 41.1 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 18 | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 30.4 Lower 50% | 40.6 Attainment 8 | 1,538 |
| 19 | The John Wallis Church of England Academy Ashford · All-through · Ages 0–19 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | 30.6 Attainment 8 | 1,650 |
| 20 | Chilmington Green Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 29.3 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 297 |
| 21 | Meadhurst Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 24.9 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 470 |
| 22 | Thomas Knyvett College Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | 38.6 Attainment 8 | 671 |
| 23 | St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford Ashford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 17.9 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 24 | John Mayne Church of England Primary School Ashford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 10.0 Lower 50% | 27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
Highworth Grammar School in Ashford leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Ashford with a Success Index (England) of 94.7. Of the 24 schools shown, 24 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East academies & free schools league table, every school on the Ashford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Ashford?
Highworth Grammar School in Ashford, South East ranks first among academies & free schools in Ashford with a Success Index (England) of 94.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,553).
How are academies & free schools in Ashford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.