The Norton Knatchbull School
URN: 138019 • Ashford TN24 0QJ
Overview
- Name
- The Norton Knatchbull School
- URN
- 138019
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Greene (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01233620045
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hythe Road, Ashford TN24 0QJ
Summary
The Norton Knatchbull School, located in Ashford, Kent, is a boys' secondary academy that has been serving the local community since its founding in 1630. With a current enrolment of 1,289 students and a capacity of 1,316, the school prides itself on its rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. The school's motto, "Things done well make the best memories," reflects its commitment to providing a rigorous and memorable educational experience.
The curriculum at The Norton Knatchbull School is structured around the unique Knatchbull Baccalaureate framework, which emphasizes four key pillars: Academic, Enrichment, Community, and Excel. This approach fosters critical thinking, creativity, and personal development while encouraging students to engage in extra-curricular activities and community service. The school is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future challenges.
Support for students is robust, with a team of qualified teaching and support staff focused on achieving the best outcomes for all. The school also maintains strong links with local and wider communities, ensuring that students benefit from a diverse range of experiences and opportunities.
The curriculum at The Norton Knatchbull School is structured around the unique Knatchbull Baccalaureate framework, which emphasizes four key pillars: Academic, Enrichment, Community, and Excel. This approach fosters critical thinking, creativity, and personal development while encouraging students to engage in extra-curricular activities and community service. The school is dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future challenges.
Support for students is robust, with a team of qualified teaching and support staff focused on achieving the best outcomes for all. The school also maintains strong links with local and wider communities, ensuring that students benefit from a diverse range of experiences and opportunities.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1316
- Pupils
- 1289
- Boys
- 1251
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 8.40
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1289 | 1251 | 38 | 1316 | 8.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1274 | 1238 | 36 | 1316 | 6.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1257 | 1211 | 46 | 1316 | 5.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1257 | 1211 | 46 | 1316 | 5.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1238 | 1179 | 59 | 1076 | 4.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1184 | 1132 | 52 | 1076 | 3.20 |
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