Knutsford Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bexton Road Knutsford Cheshire WA16 0EA |
| Phone | 01565633294 |
| Reference Number | 138002 |
Knutsford Academy is performing well overall, with significant strengths in student achievement, safeguarding, and the quality of teaching. The school fosters a positive learning culture where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to excel academically and personally. Leaders have established effective practices for supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in strong academic outcomes and high levels of involvement in extracurricular activities. The school’s curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, contributing to students’ high attainment in national examinations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1325 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.4%
Girls: 52.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 111 | 112 | 223 |
| 8 | 103 | 121 | 224 |
| 9 | 111 | 120 | 231 |
| 10 | 102 | 115 | 217 |
| 11 | 110 | 102 | 212 |
| 12 | 75 | 85 | 160 |
| 13 | 16 | 42 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Strong standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 03 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Short inspection |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Knutsford High School | |
| 03 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 27 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong academic achievement across all subjects.
- High levels of pupil engagement and positive behavior.
- Effective curriculum design that supports diverse learning needs.
- Strong focus on safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
- A wide range of personal development opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Need for closer analysis of participation and performance of vulnerable groups.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 83.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.2 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.37 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 85 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 193 | 42 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Egerton Primary School
Bexton Road, Egerton Primary School, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0EE |
0.26 miles |
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Bexton Primary School
Blackhill Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9DB |
0.53 miles |
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St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Manor Park South, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8AL |
0.9 miles |
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Manor Park Primary School and Nursery
Manor Park North, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8DB |
0.94 miles |
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Lower Peover CofE Primary School
The Cobbles, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9PZ |
2.6 miles |
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Mobberley CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 7RA |
3 miles |
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Peover Superior Endowed Primary School
Stocks Lane, Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8TU |
3.82 miles |
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Wincham Community Primary School
Church Street, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6EP |
3.96 miles |
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Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School
School Lane, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7PT |
4.02 miles |
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Oak Cottage
London Road, Allostock, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9LU |
4.13 miles |
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Chelford CofE Primary School
Oak Road, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9AY |
4.43 miles |
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High Legh Primary School
Wrenshot Lane, High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6NW |
4.68 miles |
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Adelaide Heath Academy
Longridge, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8PA |
1.25 miles |
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David Lewis School
Mill Lane, Warford, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7UD |
4.06 miles |