Highworth Grammar School
Ashford, Kent · TN24 8UD
AAB+ A-level
18.1%
9–7 GCSE
56.3%
Pupils
1,536
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Highworth Grammar School is a well-established girls' day grammar in Ashford, Kent, serving over 1,500 pupils with a century-long tradition of academic rigour. The school combines strong examination outcomes with pastoral care organised around named learning communities (Amy Beach, Clara Schumann, Evelyn Glennie, Jacqueline du Pré, Kiri Te Kanawa, Nina Simone, Vanessa Mae), emphasising music and the arts. Leadership emphasises pupil agency through student council and mentoring, alongside a broad co-curricular offer spanning sport, music, drama, and service.
- →Selective grammar education with strong A-level and GCSE outcomes in a day-school context
- →Pastoral system anchored on named learning communities with prominent female role models from music and arts
- →Comprehensive sixth form with employer engagement and structured careers guidance
Who thrives here
Able, well-motivated girls who thrive in an academically rigorous environment and appreciate pastoral structure organised around aspirational themes. The school suits those interested in the arts, music, and co-curricular breadth.
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Contact & visit
Maidstone Road
Ashford, Kent
TN24 8UD
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Highworth Grammar School cost?
Highworth Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Highworth Grammar School?
Highworth Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Highworth Grammar School's exam results?
At Highworth Grammar School, 18.1% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 56.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Highworth Grammar School a boarding school?
Highworth Grammar School is a day school in Ashford and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care embedded in learning community system with aspirational female role models
✓Academic rigour matched with genuine pupil wellbeing and support (noted as 'happy and supportive environment')
✓Comprehensive sixth form offer with clear pathways to university, apprenticeship, and international options
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted (as of 2025), limiting independent external validation of recent provision quality