In 1958 it was renamed to Abbotsford School, combining the "Abbot" of Westminster Abbey with the "ford" of the River Ash, from which the town of Ashford also derives its name.

[4][5][6] A non-fee paying school, Thomas Knyvett College's funding is received predominantly via pro rata Surrey County Council annual allocation.

Funds are enhanced by successful registration or selection for pupil premiums and grants restricted to central and local government-funded schools.

The proportion of students known to be eligible for the pupil premium funding (additional government funding for children in the care of the local authority, students known to be eligible for free school meals and those from service families) is slightly greater than average, standing for the financial year 2014-15 at £194,175.

In the best lessons, teachers create opportunities for students to work creatively and solve problems together...Such exciting ways of learning are not yet common enough across the college.

Inspectors saw examples of some well-directed questioning which makes students think more deeply about ideas and helps them progress more quickly.

In English teachers us a systematic approach successfully, to teaching basic skills and examination techniques"In February 2023 a video was widely circulated online showing several white girls violently attacking a black girl outside the school while being urged on by an adult woman.

Several Members of Parliament across parties weighed in, through a letter penned by Janet Daby, which called for a full investigation.