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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 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Essella Road , , TN24 8AL England | |
| Coordinates | 51°08′40″N 0°53′16″E / 51.14441°N 0.88789°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Local authority | Kent County Council |
| Trust | Swale Academies Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 118832 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Anna Lawrence |
| 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
editLower school
editAs 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b "School Report: The North School" (PDF). Ofsted. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ website, The North School. "Home". The North School.
- ^ "The North School - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk.
- ^ "The North School - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk.
- ^ "Swale Academies Trust - Home".
- ^ "About Us". The North School. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ "Compulsory School Uniform and Equipment List" (PDF). The North School. Retrieved 23 June 2014.