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The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 0QJ
Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Ashford. Boys intake.
The Norton Knatchbull School is a selective academy secondary school in Ashford, Kent, for boys aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form, and Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
The school says it was founded in 1630 by Sir Norton Knatchbull and remains shaped by its historic relationship with the Knatchbull family. It describes the Knatchbull Baccalaureate as a framework for student development built around academic work, enrichment, community and personal growth.
Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,289 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Boys