Ashford secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 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
- 290The Norton Knatchbull SchoolAshford · Academy Secondary67.3 Attainment 8 · 1,348 students
- 385St James Senior Boys' SchoolAshford · Independent Secondary58.0 Attainment 8 · 244 students
- 451Ashford SchoolAshford · Independent All-through47.9 Attainment 8 · 936 students
- 535The North SchoolAshford · Academy Secondary41.1 Attainment 8 · 1,237 students
- 630Towers School and Sixth Form CentreAshford · Academy Secondary40.6 Attainment 8 · 1,538 students
- 730The John Wallis Church of England AcademyAshford · Academy All-through30.6 Attainment 8 · 1,650 students
- 824Thomas Knyvett CollegeAshford · Academy Secondary38.6 Attainment 8 · 671 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 | The Norton Knatchbull School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 89.9 Top 10% | 67.3 Attainment 8 | 1,348 |
| 3 | St James Senior Boys' School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 85.4 Top 25% | 58.0 Attainment 8 | 244 |
| 4 | Ashford School Ashford · All-through · Ages 0–20 | Independent | 50.7 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 936 |
| 5 | The North School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 34.6 Lower 50% | 41.1 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 6 | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 30.4 Lower 50% | 40.6 Attainment 8 | 1,538 |
| 7 | The John Wallis Church of England Academy Ashford · All-through · Ages 0–19 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | 30.6 Attainment 8 | 1,650 |
| 8 | Thomas Knyvett College Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | 38.6 Attainment 8 | 671 |
Highworth Grammar School in Ashford leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Ashford with a Success Index (England) of 94.7. Of the 8 schools shown, 6 are academy, 2 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East secondary 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 secondary school in Ashford?
Highworth Grammar School in Ashford, South East ranks first among secondary schools in Ashford with a Success Index (England) of 94.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,553).
How are secondary 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.