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Knole Academy

United Kingdom, Sevenoaks

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1383
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages French
Strengths Sport, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Knole Academy is a co-educational secondary school in Sevenoaks, Kent, serving students aged 11 to 18. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate alongside the British curriculum and BTEC qualifications, offering both the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP) within a broad, balanced framework from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5. The CP combines DP courses with a career-related study and a dedicated CP core, while the DP core comprises Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school promotes international-mindedness and the IB learner profile throughout its teaching. Since joining the Aletheia Academies Trust in 2024, Knole Academy has benefited from enhanced resources, collaboration and shared expertise. Facilities include art rooms, design technology block, two food rooms, a record studio and Oaks Theatre, plus science labs, sixth form block and a sports complex. Extracurriculars also span performing arts, STEM clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

www.knoleacademy.org

Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3LE

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The Essentials

Knole Academy has 1,383 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3LE, England. Knole Academy is located in Sevenoaks, Kent, and is part of the Aletheia Academies Trust. Transport to the academy is supported by Kent County Council; eligible students may obtain a Kent Young Person's Travel Pass for unlimited bus travel within Kent. Local bus services to the academy include Go Coach, Arriva, and RedRoute.

Stages
Secondary school with two curriculum pathways: Grammar stream and High School stream; Sixth Form; International Baccalaureate candidate school; all-ability and co-educational.

Type
co-educational secondary school

Additional learning support
The school provides SEND support within a SEND Policy and SEN Information Report, with resources such as the Kent Local Offer and mental wellbeing information.

Country affiliation
England

School day structure
School opening hours are 07:30–18:00, Monday to Friday.

Bus service
Bus services to Knole Academy are provided by Go Coach, Arriva, and RedRoute; the Kent Young Person's Travel Pass is available for eligible students; Kent County Council transport is arranged by the local authority.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee to submit an application for a place at Knole Academy; applications for Year 7 and other year groups are handled through the local authority admissions process and are not charged.

Tuition fees (by year group)
- Knole Academy is a state-funded academy and does not charge tuition fees for statutory school places. There are no regular tuition charges for Years 7–11. Sixth Form (16–19) study is provided under the Education Funding arrangements for post-16 students; there is no standard parental tuition fee for A-level/IB/Level 3 programmes.
- For eligible 16–19 students, the academy administers the government 16–19 bursary scheme. The published bursary payment levels are: Level One £1,200 per year; Level Two up to £800 per year; Level Three up to £800 per year (available where a financial need is identified). These bursaries are intended to cover specific education-related costs.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There are no regular tuition invoices issued to parents because the Academy provides state-funded education. Optional or chargeable items (for example residential trips, instrumental tuition, some vocational course costs, exam/test fees and certain non-curriculum activities) are invoiced on a per-activity or per-event basis as required; invoices include a specified payment due date and must be paid in accordance with the invoice terms. The Academy's Charging and Remissions Policy governs what may be charged and the terms for those charges.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Knole Academy does not operate a boarding provision. There are no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees
- School meals: daily meals are provided on a paid basis for those not eligible for or not receiving free school meals; parents pay for meals via the Arbor system.
- Uniform: a compulsory uniform policy is in place; the school names an approved supplier for uniform. Where families are eligible for school bursary support, the Academy can arrange payment to the uniform supplier as part of the bursary award.
- Educational visits and residential trips: costs for residential or optional visits are chargeable; the Academy's Charging and Remissions framework and the 11–16/16–19 bursary procedures describe how support can be provided to eligible families.
- Examination and entrance-test fees: charges for external tests or some examination entries may apply for specific courses or external assessments; eligible Sixth Form students can apply for bursary support for test fees where appropriate.
- Specialist equipment, materials and course resources: for some vocational or optional courses there may be costs for materials or specialist equipment; these are treated as chargeable items under the Academy's Charging and Remissions arrangements.
- Extra-curricular clubs and optional activities: some clubs or activities that require third‑party providers, travel, or special resources can incur separate charges.

Refund information
- Refunds for paid optional activities and purchases are handled under the Academy's Charging and Remissions Policy and the Academy's published procedures for specific activities; where bursary payments have been made based on incorrect or false information the Academy reserves the right to recover funds. The Academy's financial assistance procedures set out how and when payments or awards may be withdrawn or recovered.

Fee payment options
- School meals payments are made via the Arbor parent/payment platform. Uniform for students supported by an approved bursary can be invoiced to the Academy and paid directly to the supplier under the Academy's arrangements. Other optional charges are invoiced by the school or by approved external suppliers and must be paid according to the invoice (payment method and timing will be stated on each invoice). The Academy's Charging and Remissions Policy explains the invoicing arrangements and acceptable payment processes for chargeable items.

Notes: The Academy's Charging & Remissions Policy and its published Financial Assistance / Bursary procedures set out the specific rules, eligibility tests and administrative arrangements for charges, payments and refunds for optional items and for bursary support.
Academics

Knole Academy teaches IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
The school delivers International Baccalaureate programmes: the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career Programme (CP). The DP comprises six subject groups and a DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service). The CP combines DP courses with a career-related study and the CP core (personal and professional skills, service learning, reflective project, and language development). The curriculum is broad and balanced from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5 with a focus on international-mindedness and the IB learner profile.

Exam Results
Key Stage 4 results: Over 70% of Year 11 students achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths; 45% achieved five or more GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

Higher Education Progression
Destinations for 16–18 study (2022 Leavers): 84% progressed to education or employment; 45% stayed in education; 34% employed; 5% apprenticeships; 15% not in education or employment; 1% unknown.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Entry point and application route. For Year 7 entry in September 2027, applications open online on 1 September 2026. Applications are submitted through the Kent Choices 4U system rather than directly to the school. The Published Admissions Number (PAN) is 240.

Waitlist
2. In-year admissions and waiting list. When a year group has no space, a letter is issued and applicants may join the school's waiting list or appeal. Names on the waiting list are kept for the remainder of the academic year; to remain on the waiting list for the next academic year, an additional IYCAF must be submitted.
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