The Norton Knatchbull School, based in Ashford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Norton Knatchbull School currently has around 1289 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 97.1% boys and 2.9% girls. Around 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 89% who stay in school sixth forms and 9% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ |
| Website: | http://www.nks.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01233620045 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Greene |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 138019 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1316 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1289 |
| Number of Boys: | 1251 |
| Number of Girls: | 38 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.10% | 801 |
| Other Asian | 8.70% | 112 |
| African | 6.90% | 89 |
| Other White | 6.70% | 87 |
| Indian | 5.40% | 69 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 34 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 28 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 14 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willesborough Infant School Church Road , Willesborough TN24 0JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willesborough Junior School Highfield Road , Willesborough TN24 0JU | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Road Primary School Victoria Road , TN23 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Stour Primary School Earlsworth Road , South Willesborough TN24 0DW | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Stour Primary School Earlsworth Road , South Willesborough TN24 0DW | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road , TN24 0QJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The North School Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North School for Boys Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| North School for Girls Essella Road , TN24 8AL | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfields School 207 Hythe Road , Ashford TN24 8PL | - not rated | 157 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystones School Hythe Road , TN24 0XL | - not rated | 719 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford School East Hill , TN24 8PB | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The T3 School Sydenham house , Church road TN23 1RD | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The School of the Open Book 38 Queen Street , TN23 1RG | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.