Year 7 Admissions
This section of our website is intended for new students hoping to start at The Norton Knatchbull School in September 2026 and those considering applying for September 2027.
Free 11+ Familiarisation Materials
The Norton Knatchbull School is proud to be open to students from all backgrounds.
To encourage even greater representation of children at NKS, we work in partnership with Atom Learning, the leading online Key Stage 2 learning and 11+ preparation platform, to provide students who are eligible for pupil premium with free online learning and 11+ exam preparation.
This programme is designed to familiarise children with the type of questions they may see on the Kent Test, and build technique and confidence. They'll be able to access KS2 and 11+ practice questions, learning resources, and practice papers through their Atom Home account.
If your child has been eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years, please fill in the form by clicking the button below. They will be given free access to Atom Home when their pupil premium status has been verified by their primary school.
Useful Links:
Access Free 11+ and Learning Support
Cost of KCC Travel Saver - Kent County Council
Free school transport for low income families - Kent County Council
Free school meals - Kent County Council
Supplementary Form for Pupil Premium Information
SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY
Congratulation to your son on passing the Kent test. We are excited to have them join us!
Please remember to put us first on your application form to have the best chance of gaining a place at the school.
Placements will be sent out on the 2nd March 2026 and must be accepted by 16th March 2026.
We will be in contact after this date to arrange entry details and information regarding our two Transition days in July.
If your son did not pass the Kent test
We are really sorry to hear this and understand this can be a stressful period. Should you wish to appeal the decision please remember to put our school down as one of your choices.
In March your choice will be rejected as not Grammar assessed. However, from here you will be able to lodge an appeal.
You cannot appeal for us if you do not name Norton Knatchbull on your application.
The appeal procedure is detailed here: Appeals
If you have any questions then please do get into contact with Mr Trafford - wtrafford@nks.kent.sch.uk
SEPTEMBER 2027 ENTRY
We will be welcoming Year 5 pupils to an Open Evening and two Open Mornings in June.
This means that you, and they, will be able to see the school before the deadline for the Kent Test sign up.
More details including dates and times will be available closer to the time.
If you have any questions, please email the Head of Year 7 and Primary Liaison, Mr Trafford, at wtrafford@nks.kent.sch.uk
If you would like to get more of an insight into the Curriculum that we offer please look at our current Year 7 prospectus below or read The Knatchbull Baccalaureate pag.
The Head Teacher’s presentation on life at NKS and a discussion with our Head Boy and Head Girl.
A walking tour of the school
A walking tour of the school by some of our boys, including our newly finished Digital Learning Centre. If you could not make our opening mornings then this virtual tour is a must!
Life at NKS