ACADEMIC RIGOUR 2020 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 7 - 2 0 2 0 )
95% 85% 43%
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 7 - 2 0 2 0 )
47% 87% 71% A*- C A*- B A*- A
GCSE SUBJECTS STUDIED: • Art & Design
• Geography
• Biology
• German
• Chemistry
• History
• Combined Science
• Mathematics
• Computer Studies
• Music
• Design & Technology
• Physics
• Drama
• Physical Education
• English Language
• Religious Studies
• English Literature
• Spanish
• English as a 2nd Language
• First Language Chinese/Russian
• French
A LEVEL SUBJECTS STUDIED: • Art, Craft & Design
• Geography
• Biology
• German
• Business Studies
• History
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Chinese
• Further Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Music
• Drama & Theatre
• Physics
• Design & Technology
• Politics
• Economics
• Psychology
• English Literature
• Religious Studies
• French
• Spanish
AV ERA GE UCA S PO INTS – ABOVE AAB OF THE STUDENTS WHO APPLIED TO UK UNIVERSITIES IN 2020
77%
54%
gained a place at their first choice
gained a place at a Russell Group University
26%
gained a place at a UK top 10 University
10%
gained a place at a World top 10 University
DESTINATIONS OF LEAVERS 2020 Subject:
University:
Subject:
University:
Sport Coaching
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Economics
University of Cambridge
Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Criminology & Forensic Psychology
University of Chichester
Cardiff University
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
University for the Creative Arts
Music
City University
Criminology
University of Durham
Business Management
Medicine
University of East Anglia
International Hospitality & Tourism Management
Coventry University
Economics & Maths
University of Edinburgh
Medical Biosciences
Imperial College, London
International Relations
University of Essex
Psychology
King’s College London
Maths with Computing
University of Essex
Accounting & Finance
London School of Economics
Aeronautical Engineering
University of Glasgow
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
Loughborough University
Electronics & Electrical Engineering
University of Glasgow
Product Design & Technology
Loughborough University
Computing
University of Kent
Maastricht Science Programme
Maastricht University
Philosophy & Management
University of Kent
Politics & Philosophy
Manchester Metropolitan University (2021)
Planning & Real Estate
University of Manchester (2021)
Interior Architecture & Design
Nottingham Trent University
Economics
University of Nottingham
Biochemistry
Queen Mary, University of London
History
University of Nottingham
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Queen Mary, University of London
Computer Science
University of Oxford
Accounting & Finance
Royal Holloway, University of London
Computer Science
Royal Holloway, University of London
Preparatory Programme for Medical Studies
University of Paris
Solent University (2021)
Primary Education
Football Studies
University of Roehampton
Swansea University
Architecture
Physics with Foundation Year
University of Sheffield
UAL
Economics with Finance
Design for Branded Spaces
University of Sheffield
Architecture
UCL
Urban Studies & Planning
University of Sheffield
Biochemistry
UCL
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
University of Southampton
Economics & Business with East European Studies
Business Management UCL
University of Surrey
Computer Science
UCL
University of Surrey
Management Science
Drama, Theatre & Performance
UCL
University of Sussex
Neuroscience
Biomedical Sciences
Psychology
University of Bath
University of Westminster
Integrated Wildlife Conservation
University of Bath
University of the West of England
Sport & Exercise Science Medicine
University of Belgrade
Property Development & Planning with Foundation Year
University of the West of England
Accounting & Finance
University of Birmingham
Real Estate
University of the West of England
Sport & Exercise Science
University of Brighton
Criminology
University of York
Aerospace Engineering
University of Bristol