Bethersden Primary School Competitors

Ashford School is a leading co-educational independent day & boarding all-through school in Kent for children from from 3 months to 18 years. We are only a 90-minute drive from the main London airports, 37 minutes by train from London and a five-minute walk from the Eurostar. At Ashford School, our learning is underpinned by four key factors, namely Celebrating Individuality, Optimising Potential, Academic Rigour and Adventurous Learning. We believe that learning should be challenging, motivating and lead to a sense of fulfilment, which is why we strive to provide an inspiring environment that encourages growth and adventure so that our students can develop into all they are capable of being. Parents choose Ashford School for many reasons: we consistently achieve high academic success, we work very closely with our pupils giving close attention to the needs of the individual, our class sizes, our challenging and supportive environment, our wide range of co-curricular activities, and our energetic, specialist teachers. Of profound importance to us are the wider learning opportunities we provide. Our extensive co-curricular programme enables our students to grow in confidence and stand out from the crowd. Contact us to book a tour.

Highworth Grammar School Trust is located in Maidstone Road, Ashford, United Kingdom. Highworth has a strong academic reputation and our students are recognised as mature and reliable young people. We are proud of our established values which set a high standard: we aim to deliver the best possible education to all of our students in a safe and secure environment. Our motto of ‘Reach for the Stars’ embodies the daily working life of the whole school community; students are encouraged to see learning as a lifelong activity but this also applies to staff development. Every member of staff is supported to pursue personal goals and the school fully embraces interest in pastoral and pedagogical innovation. A key feature of our motto is happiness which is achieved through: excellent student behaviour in lessons; clear policies and guidance; strong leadership; and enthusiastic community spirit. It is important that both staff and students feel confident, happy and valued. Students at Highworth are given rewards for creativity, problem solving, achievement, resilience and team work. We value the development of a full range of skills to offer students the best preparation for future challenges. Working here allows staff to: share this balanced approach to education; embrace new ideas; and sustain a sense of enjoyment in their own learning.

Welcome to The Norton Knatchbull School. Founded in 1630 by Sir Norton Knatchbull, our school has a proud history of academic excellence and community engagement. The enduring relationship with the Knatchbull family—enshrined in Sir Norton’s will —has shaped our identity for nearly 400 years. Our motto, Benefactorum Recordatio Jucundissima Est—“Things done well make the best memories”—captures our belief that education should be both rigorous and memorable. This continues to guide our work. At NKS, we believe that a great education is built on meaningful experiences, high aspirations, and a strong sense of belonging. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, in the lab, or out in the community, our students are encouraged to explore, lead, and excel. As we approach our 400th anniversary, we remain committed to providing an education that prepares students for academic success whilst at the same time nurtures character, creativity, and compassion. We are proud of our co-ed Sixth Form, and of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion across the whole school. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, we combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals. Our vision of our curriculum is articulated by the Knatchbull Baccalaureate, (Knatch Bacc) our unique framework for student development, built around four pillars: Academic, Enrichment, Community, Excel. As Headteacher, I invite you to discover how our values and curriculum shape the unique journey of every student at the Norton Knatchbull School. Mr B. Greene Headteacher