Highworth Grammar School
School summary
Highworth Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar in Ashford, Kent, where academic outcomes sit well above the national picture. Inspectors found every aspect of the school they assessed to be Outstanding, from quality of education and leadership to behaviour, personal development and the sixth form. With 1,543 pupils against a capacity of 1,520, the school is large and running marginally over its intended size, a sign of how sought-after a place here is. Almost a third of pupils speak English as an additional language, lending the community a notably diverse character.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 120 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
70.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 14 January 2025
Teaching & academics
The results speak plainly: an average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 against a national figure of 46.9, and 95% of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths where the national average is 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education Outstanding, and the sixth form earned the same judgement. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.6 is broadly typical for a school of this scale.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.13%
- EHC plans
- 0.32%
- English as additional language
- 29.5%
- Free school meals
- 7.9%
Schools nearby
The Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford, South East
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Faversham, South East
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury, South East
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury, South East
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury, South East
Highsted Grammar School
Sittingbourne, South East
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A girls' grammar where strong selective intake and Outstanding teaching combine to produce results far ahead of the national average. With 120 places and demand pushing the school over capacity, entry is keenly contested.
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Highworth Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.