Ashford School, Ashford
Ashford School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 20 in Ashford. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ashford School in detail
Ashford School in its own words
In its own words: "Ashford School is a co-educational day and boarding school situated in the heart of Kent and only 37 minutes from London. We offer an exceptional and inspiring education through which all pupils can be happy and successful."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Ashford School, we believe the finest education pairs academic excellence with the character, curiosity and resilience young people need to thrive in a complex world. As Headmaster, I am proud to lead a community that educates every child for life, today and for the future. Our academic culture is ambitious and personal."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £5 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ashford School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 74 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 70% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 8% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 252 pupils (26.9%) received SEN support and 9 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashford International Rail Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is East Hill (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 365 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 April 2024
Short Visit
28 September 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 March 2020
Regulatory Compliance
22 March 2017
Integrated
4 March 2014
About
Ashford School is a coeducational private boarding and day school in East Hill, Ashford, Kent. There are 480 students in the senior school and 360 in the prep school.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ashford School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 1 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Latest from Ashford School
🏆 U11A Regional Champions! 🏆
21 Sep 2026
Summer Term Achievements
22 Jul 2026
Ashford School Supports Kent Police’s Butterfly Project
13 Jul 2026
ArtsFest26!
9 Jul 2026
32 Pupils Conquer the Welsh Mountains on DofE Silver Expedition
19 Jun 2026
Charity Assembly Update: RSPCA Cattery, Ashford
16 Jun 2026
From Ashford School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Ashford School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ashford School.
- The Learning Academy Tutoring440m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Ashford St Marys TN23980m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 50
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 37 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
936 pupils
1,188 places
252 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Ashford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ashford
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
252
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
27.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
936
Total Pupils
486
Boys
450
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ashford School
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Questions parents ask about Ashford School
What are GCSE results like at Ashford School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Ashford School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Ashford School last inspected?
Ashford School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to Ashford School?
Ashford School has around 936 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ashford School?
Ashford School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Ashford School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Ashford School: The Learning Academy Tutoring (440m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ Ashford St Marys TN23 (980m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ashford School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 37 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ashford School?
Ashford School is at East Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)