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Highworth Grammar School
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- Ashford TN24 8UD
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make excellent progress with GCSE and A-level results above national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students’ behavior is exemplary with a supportive atmosphere and positive attitudes towards learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have high expectations and strong subject knowledge, with effective training and performance management.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching is innovative and engaging, promoting independent learning and critical thinking.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teaching is good or exceptional, but some teachers need to provide more challenging work for high-attaining students.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can contribute through feedback and participate in school events.
Communication: The school uses multiple channels to communicate effectively with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are very positive about all aspects of the school's work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders monitor students' progress closely and address issues effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders teach and demonstrate high-quality teaching, and improvements are being made in mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school actively addresses and records all forms of bullying, with dedicated programs for student safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There are many activities on safety awareness and two child-protection officers ensuring rigorous safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many after-school clubs and activities including gardening, drama, music, and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students enjoy coming to school early and staying late due to various enrichment activities.
Outdoor Facilities: High-quality art displays and cultural activities enrich the school environment.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form leadership ensures appropriate and challenging post-16 curriculum.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Exemplary teaching and leadership in the sixth form lead to rapid progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special educational needs receive outstanding support, especially in English.
Subjects Offered: A wide range of academic AS and A-level courses with improvement in modern languages.
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Highworth Grammar School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1536 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 91% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Highworth is not your typical school because of its stellar reputation as a compassionate institution that strives to give every student the finest education possible in a secure setting. While we pride ourselves on our well established traditional values, academic achievement and high quality care, we are also an innovative school and are constantly looking to find ways of improving what we do. Students are encouraged to have a strong belief in their ability, constantly strive for improvement and treat others how they might like to be treated themselves. We put a lot of focus on fostering an atmosphere where kids feel secure, content, and appreciated. Opportunities are available to develop and nurture the strengths and talents of all our students, ensuring a sense of enjoyment is developed in their learning. We also want to promote the idea that education is a continuous process rather than a singular event. Therefore, it's critical to equip kids with the abilities to work collaboratively, autonomously, creatively, and to foster a well-balanced approach to taking risks and solving problems. Your daughter's or son's education is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to collaborating with parents to give them the finest education possible. Highworth is an innovative, prosperous school that presents fun challenges.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 91% | 98% | 87% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 23.30% | 35.00% | 11.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 95% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 67% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 84% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.55 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 197 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.95 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 80% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.03 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 100% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 79% 4 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 95% 1 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 89% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.98 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% 6 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 99% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 83% 2 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 96% 5 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.95 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 85% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 91% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.43 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.17 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.30% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 227 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.04% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.66 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.32 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.3% | 12.32% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 217 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.73% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.11 2 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.59 1 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.9% | 9.72% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 198 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.98% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.26 1 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.38 1 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.9% | 10.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 38 | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.83 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.16 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.6% | 9.87% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 34 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highworth Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1