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The Norton Knatchbull School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Teachers present clear information; students are highly curious and supported.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent behaviour in lessons, especially from older pupils.
Qualifications and Training: Strong subject knowledge; staff have a high appreciation for curriculum importance.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure maximum impact assessment routines.
Strengths and Challenges: Workload well managed; staff feel happy and supported.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Parents receive information on child's progress through several channels.
Parent Satisfaction: Generally positive feedback from parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are addressed, poor punctuality improved.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum overhauled; consistent implementation with best practices shared.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and can talk to staff about concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Health, welfare, and well-being are well supported.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range including sports, choir, and debating.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High motivation and focus among older pupils in balancing activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Diverse range of local and international visits.
Career Counselling Services: Careers programme enables informed life choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students well drilled for exam success and independence.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils' needs are well understood and met.
Subjects Offered: Full curriculum and EBacc opportunities; wide range of subjects studied.
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The Norton Knatchbull School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Kent, South East.

It has 1274 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 87% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

96.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Outstanding
Age range 11-18 11-16 11-18
Gender Boys Co-Ed Girls
Student teacher ratio 19 15.1 18.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 87% 48% 91%
Grade 5 or above A Level 11.80% - 23.30%
Day Fees - - -
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I love sending my kids here, they enjoy school everyday and come back home with amazing grade 9's. Would recommend and it provides lots of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.43 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 63.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 87% 27.56% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 96% 39.45% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 93% 22.68% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 49% 11.21% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 74% 15.49% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 6.08 2.56 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 92.84% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 218 136 144
Pupils staying in education 96% 87.37% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 5% 23.94% 32.73%
School sixth forms 89% 48.66% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.42% 10.22%
Other education destinations 2% 14.49% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.16% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 3.38% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.29 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 67.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 91% 30.86% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 41.56% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 99% 24.39% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 68% 14.21% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 84% 17.9% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 6.52 2.78 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 93.79% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 163 132 141
Pupils staying in education 96% 90.53% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 10% 25.23% 34.03%
School sixth forms 85% 49.41% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.32% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 15.64% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.42% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.76% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.2 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 63.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 89% 8 30.06% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 100% 3 42.83% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 99% 28.79% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 47% 7 13.95% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 74% 1 19.27% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 6.15 2.86 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 90.87% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 160 123 135
Pupils staying in education 98% 85.71% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 9% 24.06% 33.25%
School sixth forms 89% 48.32% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.21% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 13.22% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.6% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.64% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.16 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 62.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 81% 10 29.06% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 97% 1 41.45% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 78% 26.38% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 54% 18 13.75% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 75% 1 18.54% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 5.95 2.81 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 90.17% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 146 124 140
Pupils staying in education 98% 76.36% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 3% 21.34% 28.31%
School sixth forms 95% 50.18% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.06% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 11.51% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.83% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.64% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.21 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 63.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 91% 28.56% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 98% 40.73% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 84% 26.37% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 72% 16.77% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 74% 18.05% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 85.02% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 148 124 145
Pupils staying in education - 47.31% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 5% 21.95% 30.58%
School sixth forms 89% 49.32% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0.09% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 7.48% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.15% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.98% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.58 27.11 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.07 25.17 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 11.80% 9.02% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 120 141 201
Students staying in education 65% 55.45% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 5.31% 6.08%
Students entering employment 22% 26.06% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 9.04% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 38.74 29.7 33.41
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.6 27.3 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 18.6% 12.32% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 131 161 248
Students staying in education 64% 56.64% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 4.49% 5%
Students entering employment 22% 21.66% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 11.73% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.35 5 25.81 29.39
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.59 3 23.49 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 10.2% 9.72% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 138 139 232
Students staying in education 57% 51.8% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 6.29% 7.77%
Students entering employment 20% 26.13% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 8.98% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 27.10 2 27.09 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.78 3 25.72 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.8% 10.62% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 25 22.23% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 4.73% 5.54%
Students entering employment 20% 19.6% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 4.4% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.07 24.89 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.81 24.28 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 9.9% 9.87% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 31 27.54% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 6.2% 6.37%
Students entering employment 26% 25.49% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 4.42% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
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19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Norton Knatchbull School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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