The North School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Ashford, TN24 8AL
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 28% in England
4 of 7 in Ashford
Pupils
1,237
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
9.8%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 39.6 | 41.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 34% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 33% | 41% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.05 | -0.26 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Norton Knatchbull School · 0.3 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- Highworth Grammar School · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- The John Wallis Church of England Academy · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
- Towers School and Sixth Form Centre · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 20% in England
- Chilmington Green School · 3.1 mi · Report card
- Wye School · 3.7 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
Best secondary schools in Ashford · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
The North School is in Ashford Central (typical home £270,000, crime very high).
What is The North School's Ofsted rating?
The North School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The North School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The North School is in the bottom 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.