The Norton Knatchbull School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Ashford, Kent
The Norton Knatchbull School is a secondary school in Ashford, Kent for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 13 December 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 1,348 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 7.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 13 December 2023
Strengths
- “The school lives up to its promise of a vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.”
- “Across the school, there is a powerful sense of community.”
- “Relationships are strong and pupils care for one another.”
To improve
- “However, especially in Year 9, there is still too much focus on GCSE requirements rather than developing the curriculum in greater depth, breadth and richness.”
- “Consequently, the quality of education is not yet consistently secure across all subjects.”
- “In contrast, pupils’ written presentation skills are more variable.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 30 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 91% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 67.3 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 225 first-preference applications, 192 offers in total, 159 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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- Where pupils go after they leave
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
- The North School 0.3 mi Standards maintained
- Highworth Grammar School 1.3 mi Not judged
- Towers School and Sixth Form Centre 1.9 mi Not judged
- Chilmington Green School 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wye School 3.4 mi School remains Good
- Brockhill Park Performing Arts College 8.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre 9.8 mi Good
- The Lenham School 10.1 mi Standards maintained