Highworth Grammar School vs The North School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highworth Grammar School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,553 students
The North School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,237 students
| Measure | Highworth Grammar School Ashford, South East | The North School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 679 | #431 of 679 |
| National rank | #120 of 4,090 | #2719 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,553 | 1,237 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,553 | 1,237 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 70.8 | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 95.3% | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.5% | 61% |
| EBacc average points | 6.70 | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | 40.0 | 30.3 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/ | www.thenorthschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highworth Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 34.6).
- •Highworth Grammar School is the larger school with 1,553 students compared with 1,237.
- •Highworth Grammar School is girls and The North School is co-educational.
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 Highworth Grammar School better than The North School?
On the Success Index (England), Highworth Grammar School ranks higher (94.7 vs 34.6 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 Highworth Grammar School and The North School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highworth Grammar School: 1,553. The North School: 1,237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highworth Grammar School and The North School rank in South East?
Highworth Grammar School is 36th of 679 and The North School is 431st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).