The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Boys
Pupils
1289
Headteacher
Mr Ben Greene
Type
Grammar
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Norton Knatchbull School
The Norton Knatchbull School is a grammar school in Ashford, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It is a boys' school. 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
This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
Kent Test
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school
SEND provision
Please check with the school
The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.
Specialisms
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Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Norton Knatchbull 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
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What type of school is The Norton Knatchbull School?
The Norton Knatchbull School is a secondary academy. It is a boys' school.
What age range does The Norton Knatchbull School cover?
The Norton Knatchbull School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does The Norton Knatchbull School offer?
The Norton Knatchbull School is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.
What is The Norton Knatchbull School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Norton Knatchbull School Good after its inspection on 13 December 2023.
Where is The Norton Knatchbull School?
The Norton Knatchbull School is at Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ.
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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