Highworth Grammar School for Girls

URN: 118804 • Ashford TN24 8UD

Overview

Name
Highworth Grammar School for Girls
URN
118804
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Girls
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Danielsen (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Quantock Drive, Ashford TN24 8UD

Summary

Highworth Grammar School for Girls, located in Ashford, Kent, is a community secondary school dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. With a capacity of 1,223 students, the school has a rich history of over a century in education, providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to be reflective, creative, and independent learners.

The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Ad Caelestia Sequere" (Reach for the Stars), emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and personal development. Highworth offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to help students discover their interests and achieve their full potential. The school prides itself on its pastoral support, ensuring that students feel cared for and valued within the community.

Highworth Grammar School is committed to working in partnership with families to provide a fulfilling educational experience. The school fosters a culture of respect and collaboration, where students are encouraged to support one another and thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1223
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2010-12-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1223
2024-09-11 1223
2023-09-11 1223
2022-09-11 1223
2021-09-11 1223
2020-09-11 1223

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