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The Norton Knatchbull School
Kent·Secondary·South East·Academy converter·TN24 0QJ
URN: 138019GoodOfsted published 29 Jan 2024
67.3
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.32
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.12, 0.52]
96.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
98.6%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
34.6
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 67.3 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 67.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 97%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.32
- Confidence interval:
- [0.12, 0.52]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Official links
Verified key dates
Registration opens
1 Jun 2026
Registration deadline
1 Jul 2026
Exam date
10 Sept 2026
Results date
15 Oct 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
Kent PESE / Kent Test
Exam provider
Kent County Council; GL Assessment
Open days from the school website
Open day
Open day
Entry requirements
The Norton Knatchbull School’s reviewed Year 7 admissions page says it is preparing for September 2027 entry and invites Year 5 families to open events in June. The page also makes clear that the school supports Kent Test preparation for eligible pupil-premium applicants through Atom Learning and links to the school’s 2027 to 2028 admissions policy.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The official Kent coordinated-admissions timetable says Kent Test registration opens on Monday 1 June 2026 and closes on Wednesday 1 July 2026. The test date for pupils in Kent primary schools is Thursday 10 September 2026, with tests for pupils not in Kent primary schools over the weekend of 12 and 13 September 2026, and assessment decisions sent on Thursday 15 October 2026. The Norton Knatchbull School’s reviewed Year 7 page states that for September 2027 entry it will hold an Open Morning on Thursday 11 June 2026 from 09:15 to 10:30, an Open Evening on Thursday 11 June 2026 from 18:00 to 20...
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
18 Apr 2026
Confidence
92%
Pages checked
4
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 208 | 67.3 | — | 96.6% | 98.6% | 6.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 205 | 64.2 | +0.32 | 95.6% | 96.6% | 6.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 187 | 63.3 | +0.43 | 96.0% | 93.0% | 6.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 164 | 67.1 | +0.29 | 99.0% | 99.0% | 6.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
Dartford Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 79.9Progress 8 +1.11
Compare with The Norton Knatchbull SchoolThe Judd School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 78.4Progress 8 +0.85
Compare with The Norton Knatchbull SchoolTonbridge Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.2Progress 8 +0.75
Compare with The Norton Knatchbull SchoolDartford Grammar School for Girls
Attainment 8 75.5Progress 8 +0.82
Compare with The Norton Knatchbull SchoolTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 73.4Progress 8 +0.77
Compare with The Norton Knatchbull SchoolSchool information
| URN | 138019 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Ben Greene |
| Trust | THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | TN24 0QJ |
| Latest pupils | 208 |
| FSM eligible | 8.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
http://www.nks.kent.sch.ukView local authority page1233620045| DfE number | 4528 |
| UKPRN | 10036999 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 29 Jan 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 |