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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Chair of Governors (governance)
- List of Highworth Governors (governance)
- Governors - Documents (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Prefect Team (sen)
- Calendar & News (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
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
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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