The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 83% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.9 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.9
11.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,325
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 13.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Key (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEgerton Primary School
Primary · 413m away
Bexton Primary School
Primary · 851m away
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manor Park Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's Wood Community School
Special school · 2.0km away
Adelaide Heath Academy
Academy · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Knutsford Academy a selective school?
No. Knutsford Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Knutsford Academy?
Knutsford Academy currently has 1,325 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knutsford Academy take?
Knutsford Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Knutsford Academy?
Knutsford Academy is in Knutsford, WA16 0EA, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knutsford Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Knutsford Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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