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The Norton Knatchbull School

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The Norton Knatchbull School

Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

67.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

67.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2363.346.4
2023/2464.246.4
2024/2567.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.430.00
2023/24+0.320.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The North School
0.45 km away · Academy converter
Good
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0.91 km away · Other independent school
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1.2 km away · Other independent special school
Highworth Grammar School
2.03 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
3.09 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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