Towers School and Sixth Form Centre vs Wye School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,538 students
Wye School
Wye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
557 students
| Measure | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre Ashford, South East | Wye School Wye, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #471 of 679 | #349 of 679 |
| National rank | #2944 of 4,090 | #2019 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,538 | 557 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,538 | 557 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.3% | 40.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.1% | 77.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | 29.0 | 25.9 |
| town | Ashford | Wye |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.towers.kent.sch.uk | www.wyeschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wye School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 30.4).
- •Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,538 students compared with 557.
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 Towers School and Sixth Form Centre better than Wye School?
On the Success Index (England), Wye School ranks higher (49.0 vs 30.4 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 Towers School and Sixth Form Centre and Wye School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Wye in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,538. Wye School: 557. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Towers School and Sixth Form Centre and Wye School rank in South East?
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is 471st of 679 and Wye School is 349th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).