Is Thomas Knyvett College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 54th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Thomas Knyvett College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Thomas Knyvett College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.7 (England: 46.2). 30.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Thomas Knyvett College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Thomas Knyvett College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Thomas Knyvett College

Stanwell Road, Ashford, TW15 3DU

Local ranking54th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1058

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 9 June 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 38.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 30.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 49.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 127

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 687
Boys: 316 (47%)
Girls: 355 (53%)
Capacity: 1058 (63% full)
SEND: 17.2%
FSM Eligible: 36.8%
EAL: 33.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.4%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 44.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,397/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 52.4%
White Other: 9.6%
Asian Pakistani: 5.3%
Black African: 5.3%
Asian Indian: 4.8%
Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.1%
Asian Other: 3.8%

52.4%

White British

9.6%

White Other

5.3%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01784243824

Shyam.Dhokia@tkc.thpt.org.uk

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Stanwell Road

Ashford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 136832
UKPRN: 10034097
Establishment No.: 4464
Trust: THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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