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Highworth Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UD, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.2 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,543
Capacity
1,227
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
126%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this school boasts a 100% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, and 95% achieving grade 5 or higher. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 70.8 places it in the top 3% nationally, while 96% of students enter the EBacc. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating strong community support and engagement.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 70.8 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 95% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 96% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 87% | Top 1% UK |
Parent View (393 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School has high expectations
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child is happy
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
89%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.2%
Asian Other9.4%
Asian Indian6.0%
White Other5.6%
Black African5.1%
Mixed Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.15422, 0.86404 · TN24 8UD
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136379
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highworth.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Highworth Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Highworth Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Highworth Grammar School a good school?
Highworth Grammar School scores 99.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Highworth Grammar School?
Based on 393 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highworth Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Highworth Grammar School in GCSEs?
Highworth Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 70.8. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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