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

 

SEPTEMBER 2025 ENTRY

Your son has joined NKS and will be experiencing a whole range of exciting opportunities and challenges.

To support them with this, we take this opportunity to invite Year 7 parents and carers to our Year 7 Information Evening on Monday 15th September from 18:00-19:00hrs in the Main School Hall. The purpose of the evening is to provide a clear insight into the who, what and where of parental engagement: who to contact in different circumstances, what academic and extra-curricular opportunities await and where to find the information you need to support your child.

There will be specific guidance on the following:

• The year ahead: academically and beyond
• Key dates/events
• The role of the linked member of SLT, Head of Year, SSM and Form Tutor
• Online learning platforms; Century (English and Science) /Sparks (Maths)
• The Arbor system and Satchel: one
• Rewards and sanctions
• AEN
• School Payments

The evening will include a presentation in the Main Hall, along with refreshments, where there will be an opportunity to talk to members of the Year and Senior teams.

Please find the sign up link below to aid seating and catering arrangements: https://forms.office.com/e/4QYB5gKvY0

 

SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY

Upcoming Open Events and Information

Year 6 Open Events Tuesday October 7th and Thursday October 9th:

In June 2025, we held two Open Mornings and our Open Evening for current Year 5 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 have two Open Mornings for Year 6 students in early October, 7th and 9th.

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.

They will allow you to meet the Year Team, Senior Leadership Team and Year 8 students. You will be able to hear from the Headteacher about what we can offer your son and have a tour of the school in action. The event begins at 09:15 and your tour should end by 10:30hrs.

Please use the link to sign up https://forms.office.com/e/UJnFXkrWyk.

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:

What happens	Date
Kent Test Registration opens	Monday 2 June 2025
Kent Test Registration closes	Tuesday 1 July 2025 at midnight
Kent Test - for students who attend a Kent primary school	Thursday 11 September 2025
Kent Test - for students who do not attend a Kent primary school	Weekend of 13 and 14 September 2025
Results Day	Thursday 16 October 2025

Kent Test - Kent County Council

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