Aylesbury Grammar School vs The Norton Knatchbull School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 139 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aylesbury Grammar School
Aylesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,346 students
The Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,348 students
| Measure | Aylesbury Grammar School Aylesbury, South East | The Norton Knatchbull School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #25 of 679 | #78 of 679 |
| National rank | #74 of 4,090 | #267 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,346 | 1,348 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,346 | 1,348 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.5 | 67.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 95.2% | 90.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.5% | 97.1% |
| EBacc average points | 6.92 | 6.52 |
| A level points per entry | 41.4 | 34.6 |
| town | Aylesbury | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ags.bucks.sch.uk | www.nks.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Aylesbury Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 89.9).
- •The Norton Knatchbull School is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 1,346.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aylesbury Grammar School better than The Norton Knatchbull School?
On the Success Index (England), Aylesbury Grammar School ranks higher (96.1 vs 89.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aylesbury Grammar School and The Norton Knatchbull School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aylesbury Grammar School: 1,346. The Norton Knatchbull School: 1,348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aylesbury Grammar School and The Norton Knatchbull School rank in South East?
Aylesbury Grammar School is 25th of 679 and The Norton Knatchbull School is 78th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).