The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: The Norton Knatchbull School, Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
- Number of pupils: 1,050+
- Admissions contact: wtrafford@nks.kent.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Kent Test (GL Assessment)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to boys within Kent)
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Exploring The Norton Knatchbull School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1630, The Norton Knatchbull School is a selective boys’ grammar school with a proud tradition of academic excellence. The school provides an outstanding education for boys aged 11-18 (with girls admitted to Sixth Form), combining rigorous scholarship with extensive extracurricular opportunities.
The curriculum at NKS offers:
- A broad range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, economics and modern languages
- Specialist programs in medicine, engineering and computer science
- Modern facilities including science labs, technology suites and sports complex
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 84% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 79% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for The Norton Knatchbull School
The admissions process involves:
- Registration: Automatic for Kent residents (others must register by June of Year 6)
- Open Events: Attend the school’s open morning in June/July of Year 5
- Kent Test: Taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit your CAF form by October 31st
- Results: Scores released in October, offers made on March 1st
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What to Expect on the Kent Test at The Norton Knatchbull School
The Kent Test consists of:
- English Paper (60 minutes): Comprehension and technical English
- Mathematics Paper (60 minutes): Problem-solving questions
- Verbal Reasoning (60 minutes): Complex logic patterns
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (30 minutes): Spatial reasoning tasks
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