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The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.5 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,289
Capacity
1,316
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally. An impressive 97% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 91% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 99%, reflecting its commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 67.3 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 97% | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 91% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 75% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.1%
Asian Other8.7%
Black African6.9%
White Other6.7%
Asian Indian5.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.14665, 0.89058 · TN24 0QJ
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Norton Knatchbull School rated by Ofsted?
The Norton Knatchbull School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is The Norton Knatchbull School a good school?
The Norton Knatchbull School scores 85.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Norton Knatchbull School in GCSEs?
The Norton Knatchbull School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.3. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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