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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ashford Council Area

Schools across the Ashford council area. Explore 9 secondary schools in Ashford Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Highworth Grammar School, Ashford School, and The Norton Knatchbull School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Ashford Council Area

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Ashford Council Area59%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashford Council Area48.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashford Council Area49%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashford Council Area4.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashford Council Area7.5/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Ashford Council Area

59%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashford Council Area

48.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashford Council Area

49%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashford Council Area

4.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashford Council Area

7.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Ashford Council Area

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Highworth Grammar School
South Ashford
Ashford School
East Hill
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The Norton Knatchbull School
Willesborough
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Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Tenterden
The John Wallis Church of England Academy
Kingsnorth
The North School
South Ashford
Wye School
Wye
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Kennington
Chilmington Green School
Chilmington Green