Clearing

Ashford clearing information

In this section, you will find:

  • a list of schools which are using the GCSE Clearing search to show courses with spaces (those not using it or where it is unconfirmed will need to be contacted directly for information, use the main KentChoices search to get their contact details)
  • information on how and when to make enquires at schools
  • a list of training providers who may be able to offer training.

Go to the GCSE clearing page

Click on drop downs below to find out which sixth forms and colleges are using the tool, as well as contact information for training providers and out of county alternative options.

School

Using clearing tool

Highworth Grammar School

Thursday 21st August: Students who are enquiring about places must come into Highworth Grammar School to speak to Ms Archer. Deadline is 4pm. 

Friday 22nd August: Students can email Ms Archer (a.archer@highworth.kent.sch.uk) to enquire if spaces are available. 

On either date, students MUST be meeting our entry requirements (6 x 6s plus the grades for their desired subjects).

No

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

Thursday 21st August from 10am - 3pm drop in main mansion reception.

Friday 22nd August please email your GCSE results or call 01580 764222 Ext 2315.

Homewood Sixth Form will be open between Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th August, please call or email to arrange an appointment.

Yes

John Wallis Church of England Academy (The)

Careers Manager (Mrs Sarah Harden) available on Thursday 21st August, GCSE results day until 12pm and then anytime from the 26th August if students, parents/carers need advice.

Tel 01233 538 110

Email Sarah Harden

Yes

North School (The)

GCSE Results Day 21st August: Drop in available 12.30pm-2.30pm

Closed 22nd August - 1st September

For all enquiries between 22nd of August and 1st September, please contact us via email

Enrolment 2nd September 12.30pm-2.30pm: Appointment only pre-arranged via email

Things to consider:

  • Do you meet our entry criteria?
  • Check our blocks to make sure the courses don't clash!

Yes

Norton Knatchbull School (The)

GCSE Results day Thursday 21st August we will be accepting external students from 10am to come to The Norton Knatchbull.

Between Monday 25th - Friday 29th August learners will be able to contact us via email. Please address an email to Mr Freear, Head of Sixth Form, who will look to reply within 48 hours.

No

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

Towers will be open at the following times on GCSE results day (we will not open on Friday 22nd August)

Internal students: 9am-11am

External students:12.00-2pm

We will have someone manning the phone and email in school on Friday 23rd August from 9am - 12pm

Miss Stone

Contact us via email

01233 634171 ext 209

No

East Kent College Group

Yes

North Kent College

Yes

Mid Kent College

Yes


Description

Details

EKC Ashford College

Campus in Ashford offering a wide range of courses.

EKC Broadstairs College

Campus in Broadstairs offering a wide range of courses.

EKC Canterbury College

Campus in Canterbury offering a wide range of courses.

MidKent College 

Campuses at Medway and Maidstone offering a wide range of courses.

EKC Folkestone College

Campus in Folkestone offering a wide range of courses

EKC Sheppey College

Campus in Sheppey offering a wide range of courses.

Kent Training and Apprenticeships (KT&A)

Offer supported internships, study programmes and work ready programmes. 

Lighthouse on the Marsh

Offers young people the chance to build up their personal, social and academic skills and confidence. Personalised sessions in work and life skills, English and Maths over a full timetable of learning and activities.

Liberty Training (Ramsgate)

Liberty Training offer a selection of courses for those with an EHCP that run the duration of the academic year.

National Apprenticeship Service

 A government agency that coordinates apprenticeships in England, enabling young people to enter the skilled trades. 

TCHC

Based in Ashford, the course offers an opportunity to gain qualifications in Maths, English and Work Skills.
Family Hubs

Contact your local Family Hub for signposting of available support/courses available in your area.

Ashford United Football Club and Gillingham FC Foundation Post 16 Academy

Offers a NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity Certificate or Extended Diploma (Football). A two-year programme, professional football coaching and competitive matches each week
Last updated on 21/05/2026