Highworth Grammar School

URN: 136379 • Ashford TN24 8UD

Overview

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Selective
Ofsted rating
n/a

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Duncan Beer (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01233624910
Website
Visit
Address
Maidstone Road, Ashford TN24 8UD

Summary

Highworth Grammar School, located in Ashford, Kent, is a girls' secondary academy with a strong tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to pastoral support. With a current enrolment of 1,543 students, the school has a capacity of 1,227, reflecting its popularity within the local community. The school aims to foster a supportive and motivating environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.

The curriculum at Highworth is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their skills. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Ad Caelestia Sequere" or "Reach for the Stars," emphasizes the importance of being reflective, eager for lifelong learning, and aiming to achieve one's full potential. This approach nurtures confident, independent individuals who are considerate and happy within a caring community.

Highworth Grammar School prides itself on its strong community ties and actively seeks to engage with parents and guardians to enhance the educational experience. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavours.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL TRUST
Capacity
1227
Pupils
1543
Boys
86
Girls
1457
FSM %
7.90
Open date
2011-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1543 86 1457 1227 7.90
2024-09-11 1536 80 1456 1227 6.90
2023-09-11 1530 79 1451 1227 5.40
2022-09-11 1530 79 1451 1227 5.40
2021-09-11 1519 71 1448 1227 4.50
2020-09-11 1516 87 1429 1227 3.60

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