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Knole Academy

Sevenoaks, TN13 3LESecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.49
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
241 1st-choice / 227 places
Ranking
#2,588
of 3,141 nationally

About Knole Academy

Knole Academy is a large secondary school in Sevenoaks, Kent, currently educating 1,410 pupils against a total capacity of 1,550, meaning it is not yet full but still draws significant demand. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 919 applications for 227 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4. 05, with 241 of those applications coming as first preferences. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation, even though the school sits in a selective authority where grammar schools dominate the top of the Progress 8 rankings. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21. 2%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and indicates a more diverse socioeconomic intake than many of its neighbours. This is a genuinely comprehensive state school in a selective area, and its admissions data shows it is a popular choice for families who either do not sit the 11-plus or prefer a non-selective environment.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKnole Academy, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, TN13 3LE
HeadteacherDavid Collins
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils1,410
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%
School Capacity1,410 / 1,550 (91% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Knole Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.