Knutsford Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Balmoral Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7ER |
| Phone | 01923466020 |
| Reference Number | 146123 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 437 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.49%
Girls: 48.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 2 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 3 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32.3% |
| Indian | 18.1% |
| White, Other | 16.9% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-03-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-11 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-11-16 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2017-04-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-04-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2017-04-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-04-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
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0.37 miles |
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
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0.54 miles |
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Highwood Primary School
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The Grove Academy
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0.85 miles |
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Beechfield School
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0.93 miles |
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
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0.94 miles |
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
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0.97 miles |
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Nascot Wood Junior School
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1.01 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6ST |
1.02 miles |
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Central Primary School
Derby Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX |
1.07 miles |
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Lanchester Primary School
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD |
1.11 miles |
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Stanborough Primary School
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1.15 miles |
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Longwood School
Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QG |
1.26 miles |
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The Orchard Primary School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5JW |
1.28 miles |
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Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School
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1.3 miles |
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Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road, Watford, WD25 0DX |
1.31 miles |
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Chater Junior School
Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WN |
1.37 miles |
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Kingsway Junior School
Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH |
1.47 miles |
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Chater Infant School
Chater Infant School, Southsea Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7RD |
1.47 miles |
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Cassiobury Junior School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PD |
1.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
1.1 miles |
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West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
1.13 miles |
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The Purcell School
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1.14 miles |
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Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
1.17 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
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1.37 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
1.61 miles |
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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
1.82 miles |
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Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
1.86 miles |
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Future Academies Watford
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1.86 miles |
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The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
1.88 miles |
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
1.97 miles |
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Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
2.07 miles |
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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
2.22 miles |
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Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA |
2.25 miles |
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Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
2.29 miles |
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St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT |
2.51 miles |
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The Aldenham Foundation
Elstree, Elstree, WD6 3AJ |
2.6 miles |
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Breakspeare School
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2.64 miles |
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Merchant Taylors' School
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2.98 miles |
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Immanuel College
87-91 Elstree Road, Bushey, WD23 4EB |
3.07 miles |