Is The Norton Knatchbull School a boys school?

Yes — The Norton Knatchbull School is a boys school.

How many pupils does The Norton Knatchbull School have?

The Norton Knatchbull School has 1,289 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Norton Knatchbull School's Ofsted rating?

The Norton Knatchbull School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).

How does The Norton Knatchbull School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Norton Knatchbull School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 64.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Norton Knatchbull School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Norton Knatchbull School is part of THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL.

Where is The Norton Knatchbull School?

The Norton Knatchbull School is located at Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ.

The Norton Knatchbull School

Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ

Good

Inspected 13 December 2023

Good

Ofsted

64.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,289

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Norton Knatchbull School

The Norton Knatchbull School is an academy converter in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,289 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 64.2 (2025/26). 7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,289 / 1,316 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 December 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

7.7%

Free school meals

17.5%

EAL

0.6%

SEN support

1.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

64.2

Attainment 8

208 pupils

82.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

96.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

130 students

11.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

69%

To higher education

19%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

95%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

6.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

73.87

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +6.8 vs 2023/24

18.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

10.22

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.3 vs 2023/24

£49,477

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,117 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,710

Spend per pupil

£6,509

Income per pupil

62%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
Phone: 01233620045
Headteacher: Ben Greene
Website: http://www.nks.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Norton Knatchbull School?: The Norton Knatchbull School is an academy converter in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is The Norton Knatchbull School a boys school?: Yes — The Norton Knatchbull School is a boys school.
How many pupils does The Norton Knatchbull School have?: The Norton Knatchbull School has 1,289 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Norton Knatchbull School's Ofsted rating?: The Norton Knatchbull School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).
How does The Norton Knatchbull School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Norton Knatchbull School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 64.2 in 2025/26.
Is The Norton Knatchbull School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Norton Knatchbull School is part of THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL.
Where is The Norton Knatchbull School?: The Norton Knatchbull School is located at Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ.