The North School

A good academy converter school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The North School.

Ashford, TN248AL Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Continue in education or training
22.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Sustained employment
81.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
26 September 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Essella Road
Ashford, TN248AL
Phone
1233614600
Website
thenorthschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148712
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AL
Website
https://www.thenorthschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,265 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
1,291
Free School Meals
32.7% (422 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (53 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
30.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
42.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
30%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
64 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
143
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,291 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Finance / Accounting (General) (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
History (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Putting Achievement First"

achievement respect resilience community

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from The North School by Mrs C Ellerby, highlighting high expectations, achievement, and inviting parents and visitors to learn more about the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Basketball Academy Young Farmers Club

Sports

Basketball Tennis

Facilities

designated and well-equipped classrooms specialist science laboratories Art and Technology workshops sports hall gymnasium drama studio music rooms ICT suites laptop banks library ample playing fields climbing wall fitness room

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 follows the National Curriculum content across core and foundation subjects including English, mathematics, science, history, geography, MFL (French and Spanish), creative arts, performing arts (dance, music and drama), technology (food, design technology and computing), PE and religious education, with Personal Development (PSHE, Citizenship, British values and Careers); two hours of PE/Dance per week; extensive extra-curricular programme. KS4 covers years 10 and 11 with core subjects English, maths and science studied over two years (English Language/Literature; Maths; Double Award Science) and three additional subjects chosen (including EBACC options). KS5 offers AS/A2 or BTEC Level 2/3 courses with a focus on continuing literacy, numeracy and personal development; pathway to university or apprenticeships. The timetable comprises 55-minute lessons, six lessons per day (2 before break, 2 before lunch, 2 in the afternoon), totaling 30 lessons per week and about 32.5 hours of school time per week.

SEND Provision

The Laurel Centre (SRP) is a specialist resourced provision for students with an EHCP with Autism.

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