The North School vs The Norton Knatchbull School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 449 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The North School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,237 students
The Norton Knatchbull School
Ashford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,348 students
| Measure | The North School Ashford, South East | The Norton Knatchbull School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #431 of 679 | #78 of 679 |
| National rank | #2719 of 4,090 | #267 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,237 | 1,348 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,237 | 1,348 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 67.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | 90.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61% | 97.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | 6.52 |
| A level points per entry | 30.3 | 34.6 |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thenorthschool.org.uk/ | www.nks.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Norton Knatchbull School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 34.6).
- •The Norton Knatchbull School is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 1,237.
- •The North School is co-educational and The Norton Knatchbull School is boys.
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 The North School better than The Norton Knatchbull School?
On the Success Index (England), The Norton Knatchbull School ranks higher (89.9 vs 34.6 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 The North School and The Norton Knatchbull School?
About 449 m in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The North School: 1,237. The Norton Knatchbull School: 1,348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The North School and The Norton Knatchbull School rank in South East?
The North School is 431st of 679 and The Norton Knatchbull School is 78th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).