Knole Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Knole Academy
Address: Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road
Town/City: Sevenoaks
County: Kent
Postcode: TN13 3LE
Telephone Number: 01732 454608
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: Aletheia Academies Trust
Sponsor: Aletheia Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr David Collins
Capacity: 1550
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1410 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24%

Location and administration

URN: 136128
DfE Number: 886/6905
UKPRN: 10030458
UPRN: 100062548177
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Sevenoaks (E07000111)
Constituency: Sevenoaks (E14001465)
Electoral Ward: Sevenoaks Northern (E05005028)

Easting & Northing: 552379E, 156485N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 17' 15.92" N 0° 11' 2.11" E
Plus Code: 9F3275QM+4H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Annabel Appleby - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 January 2027.
  • Rovine Chandrasekera - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2030.
  • Mr Nick Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 March 2026.
  • Mr David Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Stuart Ereaut - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Donna Farron - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 March 2026.
  • Mr Malcolm Fisher - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Heathfield-Lee - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Miss Theresa Homewood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2026.
  • Miss Theresa Homewood - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Helen McClure - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 June 2029.
  • Mrs Katherine Moulder - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Rogers - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 March 2027.
  • Miss Jaime Rose - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Sally Walmsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Alison Walsingham - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2030.
  • Mr Roger Wedderburn-Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Ms Jo Wildman - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Mrs Anne Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Williams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 June 2027.