The senior school has occupied its East Hill campus since relocating there in 1913.
Co-educational British boarding school in Kent, founded 1898
Why this school
The senior school has occupied its East Hill campus since relocating there in 1913.
In 2025, every pupil taking Art, Drama, English, German or Spanish achieved an A*-B grade.
Four of the 2025 leavers won places at medical school, at Bristol, Nottingham and Newcastle.
Ashford School is a co-educational independent school in Ashford, Kent, taking pupils from age 3 through to 18. Founded in 1898 by Muriel Thimann, it became fully co-educational in 2005 and is now part of United Learning, one of the UK’s largest school groups. With 936 pupils on roll, it runs as a through-school on a single site, combining day places with a residential boarding community. Ashford International station sits close by, with high-speed rail to London and easy road access to Gatwick and the Channel Tunnel — practical for families in the South East and for international boarders.
Pupils follow a GCSE pathway in Years 10 and 11, then move into A-Levels as the main qualification in the sixth form. Alongside A-Levels, the school offers the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate, which broadens academic scope in the earlier senior years. The curriculum runs from Years 7 to 13 and is structured towards competitive university entry.
The sixth form (Years 12 and 13) offers A-Levels alongside the EPQ. Full boarding fees for sixth-form-aged pupils are £17,997 per term (VAT inclusive), or £53,991 per year. In 2025, 68% of A-Level grades were A*-B and 51% of leavers progressed to Russell Group universities. Results place the school among the stronger performers in the Kent independent sector.
A-Level results
68% A*-B (2025)
Boarding is organised across two houses, Alfred and Brabourne, which together accommodate an international community of over 100 pupils. Full boarding (seven nights) is available from Year 7, as is weekly boarding (five nights) for those returning home at weekends. Houseparents and resident staff provide day-to-day oversight through the house system. English is in regular use across houses and common areas throughout the week, given the range of nationalities in residence. Full boarding fees for Years 7 to 9 are £15,999 per term (VAT inclusive).
The co-curricular programme runs alongside the academic timetable throughout the year. Sport, arts, drama, and music feature across year groups, with activities built into the weekly schedule for both day pupils and boarders. The through-school structure gives younger pupils access to the same facilities and programme framework as senior-year students. Club, society, and competition details are best confirmed directly with the admissions team, as provision can change from year to year.
Ashford School occupies a single campus in Ashford, Kent, supporting both day and boarding provision. The two boarding houses, Alfred and Brabourne, form the residential core of the site. Ashford International station is the primary route for weekly and termly travel, with high-speed rail to London St Pancras taking 38 minutes. Gatwick Airport is around 50 minutes by road. Together, these connections make the school straightforward to reach from across the UK and internationally.
Annual tuition
£53,991 per year · full boarding · Sixth Form · Years 10-13
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | Years 7-13 | Day | — | £26,055 |
| Senior | Years 7-9 | Full boarding | — | £47,997 |
| Sixth Form | Years 10-13 | Full boarding | — | £53,991 |
| Senior | Years 7-13 | Weekly boarding | — | £39,681 |
Additional fees
Deposit
£500
Registration
£145
EAL / year
£2,916
Ashford, Kent; Gatwick Airport is approx. 50 miles by road; Ashford International station: 38 min to London St Pancras.
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Ashford School takes pupils from age 3 through to 18, operating as a through-school on a single site in Ashford, Kent. The senior school runs from Year 7 (age 11) to Year 13 (age 18).
For Years 7 to 9, full boarding (seven nights) is £15,999 per term, inclusive of VAT, equating to £47,997 per year. For sixth-form-aged pupils (Years 10 to 13), full boarding is £17,997 per term, or £53,991 per year. Weekly boarding (five nights) is available at £13,227 per term for Years 7 to 13.
The school offers GCSEs in Years 10 and 11, followed by A-Levels in the sixth form. Additional programmes include the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate, which runs in the earlier senior years.
In 2025, 68% of A-Level grades at Ashford School were A*-B. Of that year’s leavers, 51% went on to Russell Group universities.
Boarding is split between two houses, Alfred and Brabourne, which together accommodate over 100 international pupils. Full boarding (seven nights) and weekly boarding (five nights) are both available from Year 7.
Ashford International station offers high-speed rail to London St Pancras in 38 minutes. Gatwick Airport is approximately 50 minutes away by road, making the school accessible for international boarders travelling in and out of the UK.
A registration fee of £145 and a deposit of £500 apply. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available at £2,916 per year. Day school senior fees are £8,685 per term (£26,055 per year), inclusive of VAT and lunch.
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