THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL in Kent, Ashford

Education Centre Information: The Norton Knatchbull School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Kent
Reason Establishment Opened: New Provision
Establishment Open Date: 26/02/1997
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1071
Number of boys: 1003
Number of girls: 68
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Boys
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Background:

Founded in 1630, the school has views of the Wye Downs and Ashford; serves the rapidly-exanding market and railway town of Ashford and the surrounding villages; along with the growth of the town, the school has grown from four- to five-form entry and a new extension has opened. It occupies an area, overlooked by the North Downs, of about 30 acres on the eastern edge of the town, offering enough space to accommodate football,hockey and cricket pitches and an all-weather area; also outdoor swimming pool and cricket pavilion. Newly-equipped ICT and technology suites. Wide range of extra-curricular activities, including strong sport, music and drama; drama productions in association with local girls' school. Specialist language college status. Over-subscribed, with more than two applications per place. Investor in People status. Ethos: 'The school aims to develop positively every student's potential to the full and to address his or her social, academic, spiritual, moral, aesthetic, creative and physical needs'.