Knole Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Knole Academy, TN13 3LE |
| School Website | www.knoleacademy.org |
| Telephone | 1732454608 |
| URN | 136128 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/09/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 951 |
| As first preference | 252 |
| As second preference | 236 |
| As third preference | 208 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 924 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 247 |
| As third preference | 183 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 891 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 247 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1077 |
| As first preference | 275 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 169 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 862 |
| As first preference | 283 |
| As second preference | 209 |
| As third preference | 173 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 803 |
| As first preference | 236 |
| As second preference | 226 |
| As third preference | 171 |
| Total Offers Made | 266 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 61 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 613 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 185 |
| As third preference | 131 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 50 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 716 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 188 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 830 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 220 |
| As third preference | 172 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 763 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 203 |
| As third preference | 168 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 686 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| dont know | 14% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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