MixedIndependentBoarding

Ashford School

Ashford, Kent, South East · TN24 8PB

Spanning the full span of childhood, from its earliest years through to sixth form, Ashford School is an independent, co-educational school in Ashford, Kent, with a Christian character and a history reaching back to 1913. Around 523 pupils are taught here, and a generously low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about eight allows for close attention in the classroom. Both day and boarding places are offered, with a sixth form of 157. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school good in its most recent inspection, with personal development also rated good and all compliance standards met.

523

Pupils

good

ISI

£25,320

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 0-19
Pupils: 523
Pupil:teacher ratio: 8
Location: Ashford, Kent, South East
Website: https://www.ashfordschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01233 625171

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Ashley Currie

Latest results

Attainment 8

47.9

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

61%

A-level A*-A

36%

A-level A*-B

68%

Teaching & academics

At GCSE, the average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 sits a little above the national average of 46.9, and 61 per cent of grades fall in the 9-7 range. At A-level, 36 per cent of entries reach A*-A and 68 per cent A*-B, with Mathematics, Psychology, Biology and Economics among the most popular choices. The curriculum extends beyond conventional exams to include BTEC qualifications and the EPQ, alongside French, Spanish and German. More than a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to accommodating a range of learning needs.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 157

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsPsychologyBiologyEconomics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 27.59%
EHC plans: 0.7%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicSportDramaMusic

Languages

FrenchSpanishGerman

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageHistoryArt & Design

Beyond the classroom

Scholarships in academic study, sport, drama and music point to areas of school life that are taken seriously, with means-tested bursaries of between 10 and 50 per cent attached to them. Popular GCSE choices such as Art & Design and History hint at strengths across the creative and humanities subjects.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1913
Religious character: Christian
Boarding: Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £15,136 - £25,320
Boarding fees (per year): £37,449 - £51,931
Bursaries up to: 50% of fees

Means-tested bursaries between 10–50 per cent attached to scholarships

Inspection reports

ISI rating: good
ISI personal development: good
Last inspected: 23 April 2024

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The last word

A small, all-through independent with boarding and a strong staffing ratio, suited to families wanting individual attention and a route from the very early years to A-level under one roof.

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