The North School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form situated in the town of Ashford, Kent, England.[2]

The North School
Address
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Essella Road

, ,
TN24 8AL

England
Coordinates51°08′40″N 0°53′16″E / 51.14441°N 0.88789°E / 51.14441; 0.88789
Information
TypeAcademy
Local authorityKent County Council
TrustSwale Academies Trust
Department for Education URN118832 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherAnna Lawrence
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 19
Enrolment1,277[1] (as of 2013)
Websitehttps://www.thenorthschool.org.uk/

Previously a community school administered by Kent County Council,[3] in January 2022 The North School converted to academy status.[4] The school is now sponsored by Swale Academies Trust.[5]

School structure

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Lower school

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As of 2014, the lower school has an annual intake of around 125 students at the beginning of Year Seven (aged 11).[6] The lower school (Years 7–11) is 1,064 students strong,.[1] The school uniform consists of a logo blazer and black trousers or skirt. Socks must be plain black and shoes. Shirts must be worn with a tie.[7]

Curriculum

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The school year runs from September to July, split across three terms: the autumn term (September to December), spring term (January to April) and the summer term (April to July). Students receive two weeks off for Christmas and Easter, a six-week summer break, and three "half term" breaks.

References

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  1. ^ a b "School Report: The North School" (PDF). Ofsted. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  2. ^ website, The North School. "Home". The North School.
  3. ^ "The North School - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk.
  4. ^ "The North School - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk.
  5. ^ "Swale Academies Trust - Home".
  6. ^ "About Us". The North School. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  7. ^ "Compulsory School Uniform and Equipment List" (PDF). The North School. Retrieved 23 June 2014.