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Thomas Knyvett College

Academy converter · Ashford · TW15 3DU

Ages 11–16 · 671 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

43.1

Overall absence

10.7%

Admissions demand

0.68 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.39
−20+2
Attainment 843.1
English & maths grade 5+41%
English & maths grade 4+60%
EBacc entry21%

EBacc APS: 3.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.5%
Unauthorised6.1%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.7%
Enrolments in measure
785

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.68 · Often has places

1st preferences

67

Places offered

149

1st-preference offers

67

Total preferences (any rank)
202
Preferred offers (top 3)
105
Applications from outside LA
27
Offers to outside-LA applicants
10
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill63%

671 pupils · 1,058 places

Pupils on roll
671
Boys / girls
316 / 355
School capacity
1,058
Capacity fill
671 / 1,058 (63%)
Free school meals
39.6%
FSM pupils
266
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Sponsor
The Howard Partnership Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matt Duffield

Location

Address
Stanwell Road
Postcode
TW15 3DU
Town
Ashford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Spelthorne
Constituency
Spelthorne
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Ashford, Surrey, 671 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 39.6%.

Open schools in Ashford
62
Secondary schools in Ashford
5
Academies among open schools in Ashford
39% (24)
Open schools in TW15
9
Secondary in TW15
1
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Secondary in Surrey LA
56

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matt Duffield
Telephone
01784243824
Website
http://thomasknyvett.org/

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