The North School
Academy in Ashford, Kent, England
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The North School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form situated in the town of Ashford, Kent, England.[2]
| The North School | |
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| Location | |
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Essella Road , , TN24 8AL England | |
| 51.14441°N 0.88789°E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
Local authority | Kent County Council |
| Trust | Swale Academies Trust |
| 118832 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Headteacher | Clair Ellerby |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 1,277[1] (as of 2013) |
| Website | https://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
Lower school
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
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.