# Highworth Grammar School — Ashford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 1500
- **Founded:** 1923
- **Principal:** Duncan Beer

## Contact

- **Address:** Maidstone Road, Ashford, Kent
- **Phone:** 01233 624910
- **Website:** http://www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ashford/highworth-grammar-school-12122

## About

Highworth Grammar School combines a tradition of academic excellence with extensive pastoral support. Students at Highworth love learning and are highly motivated. We care about our students and they care about each other which creates a happy and supportive learning environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jun 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jun 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional education and facilities: My children have thrived at Highworth Grammar School. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are knowledgeable and supportive. The school's values of being reflective, creative and innovative are truly embedded in the curriculum. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some positive and negative aspects: We have had a mixed experience at Highworth Grammar School. My child has enjoyed the extracurricular activities and the friends they have made. However, there have been some issues with communication from the school and some teachers seem to be more supportive than others. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — A school that truly cares: My child graduated from Highworth Grammar School a few years ago and still speaks highly of the school. The teachers were dedicated and the school's ethos of 'Reach for the Stars' truly inspired my child. I would highly recommend Highworth to any parent. *(May 2021)*

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