Knutsford Academy
URN: 138002 • Knutsford WA16 0EA
Overview
- Name
- Knutsford Academy
- URN
- 138002
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Key (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01565633294
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bexton Road, Knutsford WA16 0EA
Summary
Knutsford Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Knutsford, Cheshire East, catering to approximately 1,325 students aged 11 to 18. The school operates across two sites, with Year 7 students starting at Westfield Drive before transitioning to the main site at Bexton Road in Year 9. The academy prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, academic excellence, and a commitment to high standards of conduct.
The curriculum at Knutsford Academy is designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, with a range of academic and vocational options available, including a Studio School for those interested in apprenticeships. The school has a notable track record of success, recently celebrating its best-ever GCSE and A-Level results, reflecting its dedication to student achievement.
In addition to academic pursuits, Knutsford Academy emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage fully in school life. The school welcomes students from various local primary schools, creating a diverse and inclusive environment that supports personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Knutsford Academy is designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, with a range of academic and vocational options available, including a Studio School for those interested in apprenticeships. The school has a notable track record of success, recently celebrating its best-ever GCSE and A-Level results, reflecting its dedication to student achievement.
In addition to academic pursuits, Knutsford Academy emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage fully in school life. The school welcomes students from various local primary schools, creating a diverse and inclusive environment that supports personal and academic growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cheshire Studio School (46.7)
- Knutsford High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1606
- Pupils
- 1325
- Boys
- 628
- Girls
- 697
- FSM %
- 13.10
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1325 | 628 | 697 | 1606 | 13.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1235 | 577 | 658 | 1606 | 12.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1200 | 573 | 627 | 1606 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1200 | 573 | 627 | 1606 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1163 | 573 | 590 | 1606 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1042 | 511 | 531 | 1606 | 8.90 |
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