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Ashford School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 East Hill
 Ashford
 Kent TN24 8PB
Telephone: 01233 625171

School Type

Phase: Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 0-20)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1918
History: This school arose from Ashford Friars Prep School

Fees and Scholarships

Day Fees*: £1,041 to £8,280 (excl VAT)
Boarding Fees*: £10,462 to £14,485 (excl VAT)
Scholarships and Bursaries: Available
* Per term

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ashley Currie (since October 2025)
Previous Headteacher: Michael Hall (went to Yeading Junior School)
Number of pupils: 936
Boarders: Yes (49 boys / 36 girls)
Bording type: Weekly and full boarding
Sex: Mixed (52% boys / 48% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 23.3%
Local child deprivation rate: 16.5% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 39.8%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.0km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South East
Authority: Kent
Constituency: Ashford
Electoral Ward: Furley
School Number: 8866000
Associations: HMC, IAPS, AGBIS and ISBA

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None
ISI* Report: 23rd April 2024 (view report)
* Independent Schools Inspectorate

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
Independent Schools Council: View profile
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