SecondaryData as of May 2026

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9AL

A Good-rated secondary school in Ashford.

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Pupils

1,559

Ages

11-19

FSM

28.5%

Attainment 8

40.6

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

40.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

10.9%

Basics 9-5

29.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

66.2%

EBacc APS

3.74

EBacc 9-5

13.2%

EBacc 9-4

24.4%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

29.02

A*-A Grades

12.9%

A*-B Grades

27.4%

AAB+ %

14.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 110 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Ashford, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 151 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. The school has around 1,559 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Faversham Road, Ashford, TN24 9AL | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

What is Towers School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 151 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Towers School and Sixth Form Centre.

What are Towers School and Sixth Form Centre's latest exam results?

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Towers School and Sixth Form Centre located?

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Ashford, Kent (TN24 9AL).

How many pupils attend Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre has around 1,559 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Towers School and Sixth Form Centre with other schools?

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