The North School Catchment Area
The North School is a academy converter secondary school in Ashford, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1270 pupils, and a capacity of 1265 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,270
Pupils
1,265
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
The North School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The North School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →The North School — School Information
- Full address
- Essella Road, Ashford, TN24 8AL
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148712
Other Secondary Schools in Ashford
If The North School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ashford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The North School
Is The North School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The North School currently has 1270 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1265 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The North School? ▾
Admission to The North School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The North School cover? ▾
The North School is a secondary school in Ashford, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The North School? ▾
The North School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.