ACADEMIC RIGOUR 2021 At the heart of the academic experience at Ashford School lies a commitment to building positive learning habits so that all pupils can reach their full potential. A comprehensive curriculum is delivered by passionate and highly qualified subject specialists who work with dedication to ensure that every child leaves Ashford School with a distinguished academic record.
Academic rigour and challenge opportunities are embedded in all programmes of study, and pupils are encouraged to aim high and embrace new learning experiences. All teachers promote the importance of reading, scholarship and the development of lifelong learning, and academic enrichment opportunities are made available to pupils through trips to museums, exhibitions and galleries, as well as during debating opportunities and in competitions such as Olympiads.
YEAR 11 EXAM RESULTS SUMMARY 3 Y E A R AV E R A G E ( 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 2 1 )
96% 86% 47%
of all grades were 9-4 (A*- C)
of all grades were
9-5 (A*- B)
of all grades were
9-7 (A*- A)
YEAR 13 EXAM RESULTS SUMMARY 3 Y E A R AV E R A G E ( 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 2 1 )
74% 89% 48% A*- B A*- C A*- A
GCSE SUBJECTS OFFERED: • Art & Design • Biology • Chemistry • Combined Science • Computer Studies • Design & Technology • Drama and Theatre Studies • English Language • English Literature • English as a 2nd Language • First Language Chinese/Russian
• Food Preparation and Nutrition • French • Geography • German • Global Perspectives • History • Mathematics • Music • Physical Education • Physics • Religious Studies • Spanish
SUBJECTS OFFERED IN 6TH FORM • Art & Design • Biology • Business Studies • Chemistry • Chinese • Computer Science • Core Mathematics • Drama & Theatre • Design & Technology • Economics • English as an Additional Language (IELTS) • English Language • English Literature • Extended Project Qualifications (EPQ) • French
• Geography • German • History • Mathematics • Further Mathematics • Music • Physics • Politics • Psychology • Religious Studies: Philosophy, Ethics and Theology • Spanish • Short Courses • Sport (BTEC)
AV ERA GE UCAS PO INTS 2 0 2 1 - AAA OF THE STUDENTS WHO APPLIED AND RECEIVED OFFERS THROUGH UCAS:
90%
gained a place at their Firm choice
97%
gained a place at their Firm or Insurance choice
52%
gained a place at a Russell Group University
18%
gained a place at a UK top 10 University
DESTINATIONS OF YEAR 13 STUDENTS 30 AUGUST 2021 University
Subject
University College London (UCL)
Environmental Geoscience
University College London (UCL)
Urban Planning, Design and Management
University for the Creative Arts (UCA)
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Mechanical Engineering
University of Exeter
Engineering
Falmouth University
Game Art
Keele University
Psychology
University of Exeter
Financial Services Degree Apprenticeship with JP Morgan
King’s College London (KCL)
Medicine
University of Greenwich
Computer Science (Games)
Lancaster University
Engineering
University of Hong Kong
Management
Loughborough University
Financial Mathematics
University of Kent
Economics
Loughborough University
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
University of Leeds
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Loughborough University
History
University of Manchester
Accounting and Finance
Loughborough University
Product Design Engineering
University of Manchester
Economics
University of Manchester
Economics and Finance
University of Manchester
Materials Science and Engineering Psychology
University
Subject
Architectural Institute in Prague, Czechia
Architecture
Aston University
Neuroscience
Bath Spa University
Business and Management (Marketing)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Brand and Marketing Management
Cardiff University
Manchester Metropolitan University Pharmaceutical Chemistry McGill University, Montréal, Canada Biomedical Science Middlesex University
Sport and Exercise Science
University of Nottingham
Newcastle University
Mechanical Engineering with Biomedical Engineering
University of Oxford
Ancient and Modern History
University of Sheffield
Business Management
Oxford Brookes University
Law with Business
University of Sheffield
Law (European and International)
Queen Mary, University of London
Biology
University of Sheffield
Mathematics
Queen Mary, University of London
Economics, Finance and Management
University of Southampton
Biomedical Sciences
Queen Mary, University of London
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of Southampton
Music
Queen Mary, University of London
Psychology
University of Surrey
Business Management (2 students)
Rose Bruford College
Creative Lighting Control
University of Sussex
Art History
University of Sussex
Business and Management Studies
University of Sussex
Media and Communications
University of Sussex
Politics and International Relations
University of Warwick
Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics
University of Warwick
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
University of the West of England
Computer Science with Foundation Year
University of Winchester
Psychology
University of York
Economics
Royal Holloway, University of London Business and Management Royal Holloway, University of London Law with Philosophy Royal Holloway, University of London Liberal Arts Royal Holloway, University of London Psychology Politics, Philosophy School of Oriental and African and Economics Studies (SOAS) St Mary’s University, Twickenham
Sport and Exercise Science
University of the Arts London (Central St Martin’s College)
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
University of Bath
Economics
University of Bath
Sport Management and Coaching
University of Birmingham
Archaeology and Ancient History
University of Bristol
Veterinary Science
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
History