Details

Age Range11-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityKent
AddressKnole Academy, TN13 3LE
URN136128

School Census

Total 1373
Girls/Boys 702/671
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.1%/48.9%
% pupils where English not first language 5.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 229
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
20/09/2017 Good
17/11/2015 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 20/09/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 17/11/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58.80%
Entering EBacc 55.40%
EBacc average point score 3.88
Progress 8 -0.49
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 51%
Entering EBacc 55%
EBacc average point score 3.9
Progress 8 -0.43
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.73
Progress 8 -0.37

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.44%
Total Applications951
As first preference252
As second preference236
As third preference208
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers175
second preference offers35
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.42%
Total Applications924
As first preference250
As second preference247
As third preference183
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers176
second preference offers41
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.44%
Total Applications891
As first preference261
As second preference247
As third preference190
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers181
second preference offers36
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.59%
Total Applications1077
As first preference275
As second preference178
As third preference169
Total Offers Made249
first preference offers173
second preference offers32
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.56%
Total Applications862
As first preference283
As second preference209
As third preference173
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers181
second preference offers42
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications803
As first preference236
As second preference226
As third preference171
Total Offers Made266
first preference offers178
second preference offers61
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications613
As first preference181
As second preference185
As third preference131
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers156
second preference offers50
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications716
As first preference210
As second preference188
As third preference144
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers177
second preference offers34
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.34%
Total Applications830
As first preference265
As second preference220
As third preference172
Total Offers Made254
first preference offers198
second preference offers36
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications763
As first preference238
As second preference203
As third preference168
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers176
second preference offers48
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.28%
Total Applications686
As first preference225
As second preference172
As third preference145
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers176
second preference offers35
third preference offers10

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree38%
disagree8%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree39%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree25%
agree49%
disagree11%
strongly disagree10%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree10%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know8%
not applicable62%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree25%
agree34%
disagree28%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree31%
agree23%
disagree14%
strongly disagree9%
don't know2%
not applicable22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes24%
no76%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree21%
agree19%
disagree19%
strongly disagree26%
dont know14%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree45%
agree32%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree39%
disagree6%
strongly disagree5%
don't know10%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree38%
agree40%
disagree14%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree40%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree42%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree39%
agree34%
disagree9%
strongly disagree5%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes83%
no17%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin81.5%
any other white background ethnic origin5.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.9%
white and asian ethnic origin2.3%
indian ethnic origin1.5%
african ethnic origin1.3%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin82.3%
any other white background ethnic origin5.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin2%
african ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Sevenoaks Primary School

(0.21 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Bradbourne Park Road, , TN13 3LB

Sevenoaks

(0.49 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: 2 Bradbourne Park Road, , TN13 3LJ