The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)
SecondaryAcademy converterGrammar (selective)BoysNone
About the school
“Founded in 1630 by Sir Norton Knatchbull, our school has a proud history of academic excellence and community engagement. The enduring relationship with the Knatchbull family—enshrined in Sir Norton’s will —has shaped our identity for nearly 400 years.”
Open since 1997. Became an academy in April 2012, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: GoodLast inspected 29 January 2024
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Selective - this school selects some or all pupils by academic ability (usually the 11+).
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 1289
- Phone
- 01233620045
- Website
- http://www.nks.kent.sch.uk