Thomas Knyvett College is a mainstream secondary school in Ashford, Surrey, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 103 of its 671 pupils (15.4%) were getting SEN support and 29 (4.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 671 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Surrey.
15.4% get SEN support
103 of 671 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.3% have an EHC plan
29 of 671 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health48
- Moderate learning difficulty30
- Autism23
- Speech, language and communication22
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 671 (places for 1,058)
- Headteacher
- Mr Matt Duffield
- Part of
- The Howard Partnership Trust
- Free school meals
- 39.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Surrey
- School reference (URN)
- 136832
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Surrey council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Needs attention in 5 of 6 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Stanwell Road, Ashford, TW15 3DU
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Ashford Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Green Corridor Independent · Ages 16–25 1.7 miles
- Meadhurst Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.8 miles
- Marjory Kinnon School Special school · Ages 4–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
Questions about Thomas Knyvett College
How many pupils at Thomas Knyvett College have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 103 of the 671 pupils (15.4%) were getting SEN support and 29 (4.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Thomas Knyvett College?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (48 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (30 pupils) and autism (23 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Thomas Knyvett College?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Thomas Knyvett College?
Through Surrey council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Thomas Knyvett College?
You can ask for Thomas Knyvett College to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Thomas Knyvett College have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Ashford Park Primary School, about 0.4 miles away.
Where is Thomas Knyvett College?
Stanwell Road, Ashford, TW15 3DU, in Surrey.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.