The Norton Knatchbull School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJOpen in maps

The Norton Knatchbull School is a secondary school in Ashford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 2nd of 5 secondary schools in Ashford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 December 2023, report published 29 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

208 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score67.3

67.3, 21.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths90.9%

90.9%, 45.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths97.1%

97.1%, 32.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc98.6%

98.6%, 58.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.52

6.52, 2.43 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

130 students

Average point score per A level entry34.60

34.60, 0.4 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,348 pupils on roll, with places for 1,316

Eligible for free school meals7.7%

7.7%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.5%

17.5%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.1%

1.1%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.6%

0.6%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Norton Knatchbull School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The North School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.1
Ashford School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 47.9
Highworth Grammar School1 mileOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 70.8
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 40.6
The John Wallis Church of England Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 30.6

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Boys
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Jamie Maclean
Phone
01233620045
Website
nks.kent.sch.uk
Address
Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Local authority
Kent
URN
138019

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.