The Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford, Kent, South East · TN24 0QJ
A selective boys' grammar in Ashford, The Norton Knatchbull School draws its intake from across Kent through the Kent Test consortium. With 1,289 boys against a capacity of 1,316, it is a large school operating close to full, which speaks to its popularity. Ofsted judged it Good across every category at its most recent inspection, including its sixth form. Around one in six pupils speaks English as an additional language, while the proportion on free school meals and receiving SEN support both sit below what many comparable schools report.
1,289
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
210
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,289
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.3
- Location
- Ashford, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.nks.kent.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 210
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
67.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
91%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results comfortably outpace national figures: an Attainment 8 score of 67.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 91 per cent of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, more than double the national 47 per cent. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.3 is typical for a school of this size. Ofsted rated quality of education Good, a sound foundation beneath the strong headline grades.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 1.4%
- EHC plans
- 0.62%
- English as additional language
- 17.8%
- Free school meals
- 8.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 13 December 2023
The last word
A well-subscribed Kent grammar where boys who thrive on academic challenge can expect results well above the national norm. Entry is via the Kent Test, so early 11+ preparation across all four assessed subjects matters.
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The Norton Knatchbull School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Norton Knatchbull School located?
The Norton Knatchbull School is located at Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ.
What type of school is The Norton Knatchbull School?
The Norton Knatchbull School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does The Norton Knatchbull School test in the 11+?
The Norton Knatchbull School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does The Norton Knatchbull School use for the 11+?
The Norton Knatchbull School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the The Norton Knatchbull School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the The Norton Knatchbull School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to The Norton Knatchbull School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are The Norton Knatchbull School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, The Norton Knatchbull School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does The Norton Knatchbull School belong to?
The Norton Knatchbull School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does The Norton Knatchbull School offer?
The Norton Knatchbull School has a published admission number of 210 places.
How many pupils attend The Norton Knatchbull School?
The Norton Knatchbull School has approximately 1,289 pupils on roll.
What is The Norton Knatchbull School's Ofsted rating?
The Norton Knatchbull School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 13 December 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.