Ashford School vs Highworth Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford School
Ashford · Independent all-through · Ages 0–20
936 students
Highworth Grammar School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,553 students
| Measure | Ashford School Ashford, South East | Highworth Grammar School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #338 of 679 | #36 of 679 |
| National rank | #1934 of 4,090 | #120 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–20 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 936 | 1,553 |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | 1,553 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 70.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 95.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 6.70 |
| A level points per entry | 39.3 | 40.0 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfordschool.co.uk | www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highworth Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 50.7).
- •Highworth Grammar School is the larger school with 1,553 students compared with 936.
- •Ashford School is a independent school while Highworth Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ashford School is co-educational and Highworth Grammar School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashford School better than Highworth Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Highworth Grammar School ranks higher (94.7 vs 50.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashford School and Highworth Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford School: 936. Highworth Grammar School: 1,553. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford School and Highworth Grammar School rank in South East?
Ashford School is 338th of 679 and Highworth Grammar School is 36th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).