The North School
URN: 148712 • Ashford TN24 8AL
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clair Ellerby (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01233614600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Essella Road, Ashford TN24 8AL
Summary
The North School, located in Ashford, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a capacity for 1,265 students and currently serves 1,270 pupils. The school prioritises high expectations and achievement, fostering a supportive community among students, staff, and parents. The ethos encourages students to develop their strengths while maintaining a focus on academic success and personal growth.
The curriculum at The North School is diverse, offering subjects such as Business Studies, Computing, Art, and English, aimed at equipping students with essential skills for future employment and further education. Each department emphasises practical learning and critical thinking, encouraging students to engage creatively and analytically with the material. The school values the input of its community, having developed its core values through consultation with students, teachers, and parents.
With a significant percentage of students (31.7%) eligible for free school meals, The North School is committed to inclusivity and support for all learners. The school strives to ensure that every student leaves with the qualifications and skills necessary for success in life beyond the classroom. For more information, visit their website at [The North School](https://www.thenorthschool.org.uk/).
The curriculum at The North School is diverse, offering subjects such as Business Studies, Computing, Art, and English, aimed at equipping students with essential skills for future employment and further education. Each department emphasises practical learning and critical thinking, encouraging students to engage creatively and analytically with the material. The school values the input of its community, having developed its core values through consultation with students, teachers, and parents.
With a significant percentage of students (31.7%) eligible for free school meals, The North School is committed to inclusivity and support for all learners. The school strives to ensure that every student leaves with the qualifications and skills necessary for success in life beyond the classroom. For more information, visit their website at [The North School](https://www.thenorthschool.org.uk/).
Useful links
- Local Governing Body Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Skills & Careers Activities (download)
- Music Development Plan (download)
- 9-1 Grade Descriptors (download)
- 16 to 19 Tuition Funding (download)
- Remote Learning Strategy (download)
- Parents Guide to Revision (download)
- Main School Prospectus (download)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1265
- Pupils
- 1270
- Boys
- 702
- Girls
- 568
- FSM %
- 31.70
- Open date
- 2022-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1270 | 702 | 568 | 1265 | 31.70 |
2024-09-11 | 1291 | 702 | 589 | 1265 | 31.30 |
2023-09-11 | 1221 | 703 | 518 | 1265 | 28.40 |
2022-09-11 | 1221 | 703 | 518 | 1043 | 28.40 |
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