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The North School

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The North School

Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AL

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Pupils
1,270
Ages
11-19
FSM
31.7%
Attainment 8
41.0
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.7%
Basics 9-5
39.0%

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
36.8%
EBacc APS
3.67
EBacc 9-5
8.8%
EBacc 9-4
13.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.34
A*-A Grades
17.0%
A*-B Grades
39.0%
AAB+ %
21.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 86 students entered

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About The North School

The North School is a secondary school in Ashford, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.0. The school has around 1,270 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AL | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Sept 2017 — Good (predecessor: The North School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The North School

What is The North School's Ofsted rating?
The North School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The North School's latest exam results?
The North School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The North School located?
The North School is a secondary school in Ashford, Kent (TN24 8AL).
How many pupils attend The North School?
The North School has around 1,270 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The North School with other schools?
View The North 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.