The Norton Knatchbull School

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Ashford, TN240QJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
74.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 97.1%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 December 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hythe Road
Ashford, TN240QJ
Phone
1233620045
Website
nks.kent.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138019
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Website
http://www.nks.kent.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL
Capacity
1,316 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,274
Free School Meals
9.0% (115 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
62%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
130 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
75.6 (+56.2 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
97.1 (+45.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
64.2 (+24.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)
Progress 8:
0.32 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
159
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,274 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(23 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Benefactorum Recordatio Jucundissima Est"

Academic Enrichment Community Excel

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Norton Knatchbull School. Founded in 1630 by Sir Norton Knatchbull, the school emphasises a motto of Things done well make the best memories, a Knatchbull Baccalaureate framework, equality, diversity and inclusion, and a track record of strong examination results. The Headteacher (Mr B. Greene) invites readers to explore the school's values and curriculum shaping each student’s journey.

Facilities

Sports Hall Main Hall Gym Classrooms Drama Studio Outdoor pitches and courts

Curriculum Highlights

The Knatchbull Baccalaureate (Knatch Bacc): four pillars — Academic, Enrichment, Community, Excel. Academic curriculum follows a rigorous and broad program designed to develop metacognition and high-order thinking. Curriculum maps exist across multiple subjects including Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Drama, Economics, English Language and Literature, English Literature, English, French, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Personal Development, Physical Education, Physical Education (Core), Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admission is linked to Kent Test; casual (in-year) admissions are tested with Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT) via GL Assessment; testing occurs on scheduled dates; offers depend on places available; appeal rights exist via Independent Appeal Panel; in-year appeals must be lodged within 20 school days of refusal; Sixth Form admissions use Kent Prospectus with open events and taster days; appeals process also available for Sixth Form. Details are posted under Admissions sections including Year 7, Sixth Form, In Year Admissions, and Appeals.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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