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The Norton Knatchbull School

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The Norton Knatchbull School

Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ

Academy converter
Boys
Pupils
1,289
Ages
11-18
FSM
8.4%
Attainment 8
67.3
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
67.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
48.0%
Basics 9-5
90.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
98.6%
EBacc APS
6.51
EBacc 9-5
62.5%
EBacc 9-4
75.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.60
A*-A Grades
20.1%
A*-B Grades
52.8%
AAB+ %
11.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 135 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Norton Knatchbull School

The Norton Knatchbull School is a secondary school in Ashford, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 67.3. The school has around 1,289 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Norton Knatchbull School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Norton Knatchbull School

What is The Norton Knatchbull School's Ofsted rating?
The Norton Knatchbull School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Norton Knatchbull School's latest exam results?
The Norton Knatchbull School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 67.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Norton Knatchbull School located?
The Norton Knatchbull School is a secondary school in Ashford, Kent (TN24 0QJ).
How many pupils attend The Norton Knatchbull School?
The Norton Knatchbull School has around 1,289 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Norton Knatchbull School with other schools?
View The Norton Knatchbull School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.