Highworth Grammar School
Ashford, Kent, South East · TN24 8UD
Highworth Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar in Ashford, Kent, where academic outcomes sit well above the national picture. Inspectors found every aspect of the school they assessed to be Outstanding, from quality of education and leadership to behaviour, personal development and the sixth form. With 1,543 pupils against a capacity of 1,520, the school is large and running marginally over its intended size, a sign of how sought-after a place here is. Almost a third of pupils speak English as an additional language, lending the community a notably diverse character.
1,543
Pupils
Not judged
Ofsted
120
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,543
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.6
- Location
- Ashford, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 120
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
70.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The results speak plainly: an average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 against a national figure of 46.9, and 95% of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths where the national average is 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education Outstanding, and the sixth form earned the same judgement. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.6 is broadly typical for a school of this scale.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 7.13%
- EHC plans
- 0.32%
- English as additional language
- 29.5%
- Free school meals
- 7.9%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 14 January 2025
The last word
A girls' grammar where strong selective intake and Outstanding teaching combine to produce results far ahead of the national average. With 120 places and demand pushing the school over capacity, entry is keenly contested.
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Highworth Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Highworth Grammar School located?
Highworth Grammar School is located at Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD.
What type of school is Highworth Grammar School?
Highworth Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Highworth Grammar School test in the 11+?
Highworth Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Highworth Grammar School use for the 11+?
Highworth Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Highworth Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Highworth Grammar School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Highworth Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Highworth Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Highworth Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Highworth Grammar School belong to?
Highworth Grammar School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Highworth Grammar School offer?
Highworth Grammar School has a published admission number of 120 places.
How many pupils attend Highworth Grammar School?
Highworth Grammar School has approximately 1,543 pupils on roll.
What is Highworth Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Highworth Grammar School was rated "Not judged" by Ofsted at its inspection on 14 January 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.