[2] 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] As 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.