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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ashford District

Schools across Ashford district. Explore 9 secondary schools in Ashford District. 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 District

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

Ashford District59%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashford District48.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashford District49%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashford District4.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashford District7.5/10

England7.4/10

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

Ashford District

59%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ashford District

48.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ashford District

49%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ashford District

4.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ashford District

7.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Ashford District

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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