The North School
Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AL
Age range
Ages 11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1270
Headteacher
Mrs Anna Lawrence
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Sixth form
Yes
About The North School
The North School is a secondary school in Ashford, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers speech, language and communication. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Not published
Attendance
Not published
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Specialisms
Speech, language and communication
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The North School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact The North School
Local help for families near The North School
Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving Ashford and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Ashford.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The North School?
The North School is a maintained secondary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The North School cover?
The North School serves pupils aged 11 to 19.
What SEND support does The North School offer?
The North School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include speech, language and communication.
What is The North School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The North School Good after its inspection on 13 November 2024.
Where is The North School?
The North School is at Essella Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8AL.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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