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The Norton Knatchbull School

State school · Ashford, TN24 0QJ
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,274 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,274 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Kent County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Ben Greene

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 31 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Willesborough Junior School 8 %
Furley Park Primary Academy 6 %
Repton Manor Primary School 5 %
Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School 5 %
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 4 %
Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Great Chart Primary School 4 %
Godinton Primary School 3 %
Kennington Church of England Academy 3 %
St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford 3 %
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School 3 %
The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School 3 %
Tenterden Church of England Junior School 2 %
Aldington Primary School 2 %
Mersham Primary School 2 %
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School 2 %
Headcorn Primary School 2 %
Hamstreet Primary Academy 2 %
East Stour Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
97%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.53
LA avg.
34.79
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
67
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
1.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,274
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Hythe Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0QJ
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Telephone: 01233 620045

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.nks.kent.sch.uk

Local authority: Kent County Council

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School data & information The Norton Knatchbull School Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
1,274 Pupil numbers
6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
19 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
67 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
97%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
64.20
LA avg.
47.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.32 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 143 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 205 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 99 8
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 143 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 144 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.53
LA avg.
34.79
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 10 C
Psychology GCE A level 20 C
Physics GCE A level 26 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 42 B
History GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 13 B
English Literature GCE A level 7 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 12 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 11 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 14 B
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 12 C
Chemistry GCE A level 24 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 22 B
Biology GCE A level 25 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Norton Knatchbull School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
1.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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