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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1235 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.72%
Girls: 53.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 120 | 224 |
| 8 | 109 | 121 | 230 |
| 9 | 100 | 117 | 217 |
| 10 | 109 | 105 | 214 |
| 11 | 93 | 94 | 187 |
| 12 | 20 | 45 | 65 |
| 13 | 42 | 56 | 98 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-12-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-03-02 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Knutsford High School | ||
| 2011-11-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-11-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.03 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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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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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 |
| Name | Distance |
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Cheshire Studio School
Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0EA |
0 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 |