Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Ashford (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 8 schools in Ashford, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 195Highworth Grammar SchoolAshford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 70.8
- 290The Norton Knatchbull SchoolAshford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 67.3
- 385St James Senior Boys' SchoolAshford · Independent SecondaryAttainment 8: 58.0
- 451Ashford SchoolAshford · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 47.9
- 535The North SchoolAshford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.1
- 630Towers School and Sixth Form CentreAshford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.6
- 724Thomas Knyvett CollegeAshford · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.6
- 830The John Wallis Church of England AcademyAshford · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 30.6
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highworth Grammar School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 70.8 | 94.7 Top 5% | 70.8 Attainment 8 | 1,553 |
| 2 | The Norton Knatchbull School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 67.3 | 89.9 Top 10% | 67.3 Attainment 8 | 1,348 |
| 3 | St James Senior Boys' School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 58.0 | 85.4 Top 25% | 58.0 Attainment 8 | 244 |
| 4 | Ashford School Ashford · All-through · Ages 0–20 | Independent | 47.9 | 50.7 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 936 |
| 5 | The North School Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 41.1 | 34.6 Lower 50% | 41.1 Attainment 8 | 1,237 |
| 6 | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 40.6 | 30.4 Lower 50% | 40.6 Attainment 8 | 1,538 |
| 7 | Thomas Knyvett College Ashford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.6 | 24.2 Lower 50% | 38.6 Attainment 8 | 671 |
| 8 | The John Wallis Church of England Academy Ashford · All-through · Ages 0–19 | Academy | 30.6 | 30.2 Lower 50% | 30.6 Attainment 8 | 1,650 |
Highworth Grammar School in Ashford leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Ashford with Attainment 8 70.8. Of the 8 schools shown, 6 are academy, 2 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Ashford?
Highworth Grammar School in Ashford, South East ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Ashford with Attainment 8 70.8 (Pupils on roll: 1,553).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Ashford ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.