The Norton Knatchbull School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Hythe Road, TN24 0QJ |
| School Website | www.nks.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1233620045 |
| URN | 138019 |
School Census
| Total | 1252 |
| Girls/Boys | 26/1226 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 2.1%/97.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 18.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 91 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/12/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/12/2023 | Good |
| 28/11/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 85.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 95.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 96.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.18 |
| Progress 8 | 0.32 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 86% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 96% |
| Entering EBacc | 93% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.07 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 92% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.52 |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 407 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 412 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 190 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 347 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.80% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 480 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 414 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 354 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 306 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 157 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 418 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 165 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 320 |
| As first preference | 173 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 11% |
| no | 89% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Cornfields School
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 7-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: 207 Hythe Road, , TN24 8PL
The North School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Essella Road, , TN24 8AL