2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ashford Area

Ashford secondary schools include two selective grammar schools for boys and girls, with Highworth Grammar School and Ashford School leading the area alongside The Norton Knatchbull School. With 8 schools serving Ashford, families across Kennington, Willesborough, Stanhope, and Singleton have access to both highly competitive grammar schools and inclusive comprehensive options. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.1/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The area achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 49, above England's 39, with 59% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.