Ashford School
School summary
Spanning from the earliest years right through to age 19, Ashford School offers a continuous independent education on a single site in Ashford, Kent. Founded in 1913 with a Christian character, it educates around 523 pupils, including 157 in the sixth form, and boarding is available alongside day places. A notably low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 8 to 1 signals small classes and close attention, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good in 2024, with personal development also judged good and compliance requirements met.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
61%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
36%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
68%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 23 April 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: 61% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, well ahead of the 23% national average, while at A-level 36% achieved A*-A and 68% A*-B, both above the national figures. The curriculum is broad, with GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ all on offer, and popular sixth-form choices include Mathematics, Psychology, Biology and Economics. Three modern languages - French, Spanish and German - are taught, and a SEN support figure of around 28% suggests a structure geared to supporting a range of learning needs.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Ashley Currie
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 157
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships across academics, sport, drama and music point to genuine strength and investment beyond the classroom. Means-tested bursaries of between 10 and 50 per cent can be attached to these awards, widening access for families who might not otherwise consider the fees.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1913
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 27.59%
- EHC plans
- 0.7%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,136 - £25,320
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £37,449 - £51,931
- Bursaries up to
- 50% of fees
Means-tested bursaries between 10–50 per cent attached to scholarships
Schools nearby
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Spring Grove School
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Heath Farm School
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Hope View School
Canterbury, South East
Little Acorns School
Tenterden, South East
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.