The Norton Knatchbull School

External applications via Kent Choices are OPEN now 

Applications open: NOW

Application closing date: Easter 2026

Please contact Sixth Form Team by email recruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk if you wish to discuss making an application to Norton Knatchbull. 

Welcome to The Norton Knatchbull School 

We are delighted to welcome you to The Norton Knatchbull School. We are a popular selective school with a well-established Sixth Form. Our Sixth Form offers students the opportunity to study a large range of A Level subjects, as well as undertake other qualifications, such as the Extended Project Qualification.

All students are encouraged to take an active part in the life of the school, and we offer many leadership opportunities and a comprehensive enrichment programme that caters for all needs and interests.

Our Sixth Form have several dedicated study areas, as well as places to relax at lunchtimes. We are a happy and successful school and our students have high expectations of themselves. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff continuously strive to help our students to achieve their full potential and leave the school as well-rounded individuals ready to enter the next stage of their lives.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Open Evening - Thursday 11th January 2024 6pm - 8pm 

Applications Open - Wednesday 3rd January 2024 

Applications Close - Friday 26th January 2024

Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary

.How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices from the 3rd January 2024

Please contact us directly if you have any questions -  contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk

We have a Head of Sixth Form and dedicated Sixth Form Pastoral Manager who oversee the academic progress of all students, as well as ensuring a smooth transition from GCSE to A Level Study. Students also have a form tutor, who they will see daily, and who will support and guide them through their time in the Sixth Form and beyond. The school also has its own in-house careers adviser that students can access at any time and a Study Support Supervisor.

Entry requirements:

• a minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

• at least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics

For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary.