Year 7 Admissions
This section of our website is intended for new students hoping to start at The Norton Knatchbull School in September 2025 and those considering applying for September 2026.
Free 11+ Familiarisation Materials
The Norton Knatchbull School is proud to be open to pupils 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
SEPTEMBER 2025 ENTRY
You should have now received your offer of a school place for September 2025 (released March 3rd).
If you were successful in gaining a place then we will be in contact shortly.
Your son will be welcomed for two transition days, in school, on the 2nd and 3rd July.
New Year 7 Parents’ Evening – Wednesday 2 July 2025.
If you were unsuccessful and wish to appeal the decision then please do read through our appeals page The Norton Knatchbull School - Appeals
SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY
Upcoming Open Events and Information
Year 6 Open Events:
In June 2025 we held two Open Mornings and our Open Evening for current Y5 students who are looking to join NKS in September 2026.
These were very successful and showcased what we offer as a school.
If you missed these events, or want to see the school again then we will have two Open Mornings for Year 6 pupils in early October.
These will take place after your son has taken the Kent Test but before you have the results and have to make your school choice.
Full details, dates and a sign up sheet will be available at the start of the new school year.
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 please read The Knatchbull Baccalaureate page.
Important dates to know
If your child is starting secondary school in September 2026, here are the important dates you need to know:
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What happens |
Date |
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Kent Test Registration opens |
Monday 2 June 2025 |
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Kent Test Registration closes |
Tuesday 1 July 2025 at midnight |
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Kent Test - for pupils who attend a Kent primary school |
Thursday 11 September 2025 |
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Kent Test - for pupils who do not attend a Kent primary school |
Weekend of 13 and 14 September 2025 |
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Results day |
Thursday 16 October 2025 |
Kent Test - Kent County Council
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If you provide an email address when you register, your Kent Test result will be emailed to you on Thursday 16 October 2025. We can only send the results to the email address used to register your child. www.kent.gov.uk |
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