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  • Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
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  • The John Wallis Church of England Academy
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Ashford Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Ashford. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Ashford

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Independent · All-through
#4ASHFORD
#606England

Ashford School

East Hill, Ashford, TN24 8PB
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,055 pupils
Mixed
0-18+ years
Christian
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1ASHFORD
#366England

Highworth Grammar School

Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,536 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School189 offers / 422 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2ASHFORD
#378England

The Norton Knatchbull School

Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,274 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School173 offers / 376 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#3ASHFORD
#563England

St James Senior Boys' School

Church Road, Ashford, TW15 3DZ
Surrey council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
368 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8ASHFORD
#3,130England

The North School

Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AL
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,291 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School193 offers / 660 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7ASHFORD
#2,726England

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AL
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,529 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School238 offers / 813 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5ASHFORD
#1,335England

Wye School

Olantigh Road, Ashford, TN25 5EJ
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
598 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School117 offers / 568 applications
Subscription: 4.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · All-through
#9ASHFORD
#3,726England

The John Wallis Church of England Academy

Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HG
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,747 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School33 offers / 67 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Secondary School204 offers / 427 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary
#6ASHFORD
#2,563England

Thomas Knyvett College

Stanwell Road, Ashford, TW15 3DU
Surrey council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
735 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School150 offers / 164 applications
Subscription: 1.1xOversubscribed
No special features
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Map of Secondary Schools in Ashford

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Neighbourhoods in Ashford

Chilmington Green is a popular residential pocket within the Ashford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AChilmington Green SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Chilmington Green SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

East Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Ashford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Ashford SchoolIndependentAll-through0-18+ yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Ashford School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 0-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Kennington is a popular residential pocket within the Ashford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Towers School and Sixth Form CentreStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Kingsnorth is a popular residential pocket within the Ashford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9The John Wallis Church of England AcademyStateAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The John Wallis Church of England Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

South Ashford is a popular residential pocket within the Ashford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Highworth Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#8The North SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Highworth Grammar School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
The North School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Stanwell is a popular residential pocket within the Ashford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St James Senior Boys' SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#6Thomas Knyvett CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
St James Senior Boys' School#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Thomas Knyvett College#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Willesborough is a popular residential pocket within the Ashford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Norton Knatchbull SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
The Norton Knatchbull School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wye is a popular residential pocket within the Ashford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Wye SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wye School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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