The Norton Knatchbull School
Academy converter · Boys · Grammar school · Sixth form
Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 5% in England
2 of 7 in Ashford
Pupils
1,348
First preferences per place
1.17
2026/27
Absence
4.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 63.3 | 64.2 | 67.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 87% | 86% | 91% | |
| Average English grade | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 6.6 | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 88% | 91% | 94% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 | 0.32 | — |
97% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The North School · 0.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- Highworth Grammar School · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- Towers School and Sixth Form Centre · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 20% in England
- The John Wallis Church of England Academy · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
- Chilmington Green School · 3.3 mi · Report card
- Wye School · 3.4 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
Best secondary schools in Ashford · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
The Norton Knatchbull School is in Ashford Central (typical home £270,000, crime very high).
What is The Norton Knatchbull School's Ofsted rating?
The Norton Knatchbull School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Norton Knatchbull School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Norton Knatchbull School is in the top 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.