The Best Schools In Ashford Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Ashford. These top schools near Ashford are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Ashford School

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Our number one ranked school in Ashford based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Ashford School.

Pupils
1058
Ages
0 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

Highworth Grammar School

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Highworth Grammar School is ranked second in Ashford based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1536
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Girls
Type
Academy converter
3

The Norton Knatchbull School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Ashford based on our authoritative ranking is The Norton Knatchbull School.

Pupils
1274
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
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4

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

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The school ranked at number four in our Ashford league table is Towers School and Sixth Form Centre based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1529
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
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5

The North School

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Our number five ranked school in Ashford based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is The North School.

Pupils
1291
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Ashford and their catchment areas in Ashford ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Ashford School
  • Highworth Grammar School
  • The Norton Knatchbull School
  • Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
  • The North School

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