Knole Academy Trust

What Knole Academy Trust does

Knole Academy Trust operates Knole Academy, a state-funded secondary school and sixth form located in Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom. The institution serves students aged 11-18, offering secondary education (Years 7-11) that includes both a comprehensive curriculum and a selective Grammar Stream, plus a Sixth Form (Years 12-13) delivering A-Level, IB Diploma, and vocational qualifications. Core academic delivery covers subjects across sciences, mathematics, humanities, languages, and vocational pathways (Hair & Beauty, ICT, Business Studies), with extensive enrichment including Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze/Silver/Gold), a sports partnership, music lessons and ensembles, and numerous extracurricular clubs. Operational sub-brands include Knole Sports Partnership (community sports) and Knole Enterprises (facility lettings/hire).

The business model is that of a UK state-funded academy operating under a Multi-Academy Trust structure. Knole Academy officially joined Aletheia Academies Trust on 1 September 2024, becoming one of 13 North Kent and Medway schools in the trust. Revenue is derived primarily from UK government per-pupil funding and grants channelled through the trust, with supplementary income from facility lettings via Knole Enterprises and ancillary services (music lessons, etc.). There are no tuition fees paid directly by students. The school is led by Headteacher David Collins, with Aletheia's CEO Stephen Carey overseeing the wider trust. The technology stack is conventional educational infrastructure (school website, parent communication platform Classlist, social media channels, Eventbrite, Box Office ticketing); no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability is evidenced. The school is also positioned to expand secondary capacity ahead of Alkerden Academy's planned opening in September 2025, tied to the Ebbsfleet City housing development.

Name

Knole Academy Trust

Legal name

Knole Academy

Website

https://knoleacademy.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Knole Academy Trust operates a state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Sevenoaks, Kent, serving students aged 11-18, including a Grammar Stream, and is a member of Aletheia Academies Trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Sixth form education
• Grammar stream education
• Extracurricular programs
• School facilities lettings

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevenoaks

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Knole Academy Trust operates Knole Academy, a state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Sevenoaks, Kent, delivering education for students aged 11-18. Offerings include a comprehensive secondary curriculum with a selective Grammar Stream, a sixth form with A-Level and IB Diploma pathways, and an extensive enrichment programme covering Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports partnerships, music lessons, and academic clubs. School facilities are also hired out to the community through Knole Enterprises.

Product overview

Knole Academy Trust operates as a secondary school and sixth form educational institution offering a comprehensive educational programme. The institution provides secondary education for ages 11-16 and sixth form for ages 16-18. Educational offerings include a broad curriculum spanning academic subjects (Science, Mathematics, English, Languages, Humanities), vocational programmes (Hair & Beauty, ICT, Business Studies), and enrichment activities including music lessons, sports clubs, Combined Cadet Force, and Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The school facilities are also available for community lettings through Knole Enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Knole Sports Partnership: Sports partnership program run by the school offering various sports clubs and activities.
• Knole Enterprises

Products and services

• Secondary Education Programme Comprehensive secondary school education for students ages 11-16, offering a wide range of academic subjects including a Grammar Stream option for selective students and vocational subjects.
• Sixth Form Post-16 education programme for students ages 16-18, including A-Level and IB Diploma courses, preparing students for university and career pathways.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme National Award Scheme offered at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, with qualified staff running expeditions at all levels to develop student skills and experience.
• Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Military-themed youth organisation for Key Stage 4 students, designed to develop self-discipline, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Knole Sports Partnership Sports programme offering diverse sports clubs ranging from rock climbing to golf, inter-house competitions, and community sports links for students and the wider community.
• Knole Enterprises (Facilities Lettings) School facilities lettings service providing venue hire for external community use, including sports facilities and event spaces.
• Music Programme Comprehensive music education including individual lessons for bass, drums, piano, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, cello, flute, singing, and DJ/Production, plus ensemble groups such as orchestra, jazz ensemble, choir, and Knole Singers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aletheia Academies TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Knole Academy officially joined Aletheia Academies Trust on 1 September 2024 as the latest member of the Multi-Academy Trust. The partnership brings together Knole's commitment to outstanding education with the Trust's dedication to fostering academic excellence. Thirteen North Kent and Medway schools now form the Trust, with Knole expanding secondary provisions ahead of the new Ebbsfleet City development.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: Large UK Multi-Academy Trust running both state and independent schools across the country. Comparable on MAT governance, shared curriculum and professional development, and operating multiple secondaries within a single group.
• Ark Schools: National UK Multi-Academy Trust operating academies across multiple regions. Comparable to the Aletheia network model Knole has joined, with similar school improvement and shared services approach.
• Oasis Community Learning: Large UK Multi-Academy Trust running academies nationwide with a strong focus on inclusion and wellbeing. Comparable on the academy trust operating model and pastoral-led ethos aligned with Knole's inclusive values.
• Harris Federation: One of the largest UK Multi-Academy Trusts operating primary and secondary academies across London and the South East. Comparable on the MAT business model, central oversight, and shared back-office scale that Knole now accesses through Aletheia.

Regional players

• Sevenoaks School: High-profile independent co-educational school located in Sevenoaks, the same town as Knole. Not a state-funded competitor, but operates in the same local market for senior-school-age families and is a relevant benchmark on enrichment, results, and reputation.

Direct peers

• Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: Selective grammar school for boys in Wilmington, Kent, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust network. Comparable to Knole on selective admissions and is also a MAT-affiliated grammar in the same county.
• Tonbridge Grammar School: Selective grammar school for girls in Tonbridge, Kent, offering secondary and sixth form education. Direct comparator to Knole on selective admissions, county geography, and broad curriculum plus enrichment model.
• Weald of Kent Grammar School: Co-educational grammar school in Tonbridge offering secondary and sixth form. Direct competitor for selective pupils and for sixth form progression within Kent.
• The Skinners' School: Selective boys' grammar school in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with a co-ed sixth form. Comparable selective grammar offering and West Kent geography, similar parent demographic to Knole.
• Dartford Grammar School: Co-educational selective grammar school in Dartford, Kent, with secondary and sixth form. Direct competitor for selective Kent pupils and a natural benchmark for academic outcomes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KnoleSport
• Instagraminstagram.com/knole_academy_music

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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